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Prismic Software

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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31 Mar 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, completed a procurement process for a content management system titled "Prismic Software" intended for their student-facing Helpcentre website. The procurement falls within the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The completed award was published on 31 March 2025, with the contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was below the threshold and classified as 'unknown'. The supplier selected for this service is Prismic, an organisation based in Paris, France. The total contract value is EUR 31,240 (gross amount EUR 37,488), and the contract was signed on 5 February 2025.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in content management systems, software development, and support services. Organisations with experience and capability in managing digital content platforms for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurements. The detailed requirements and substantial contract value indicate a strong partnership potential, allowing businesses to expand their market presence and secure long-term engagements within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Prismic Software

Notice Description

Content management system for student facing OU Helpcentre website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011963-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISMIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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