Award

Swoogo 1 year Renewal

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has awarded a contract titled "Swoogo 1 year Renewal" for the renewal of its existing online events management platform, specifically used to host the university's ongoing Virtual Open Days. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems" and is managed by the public authority, sub-central government entity, located at Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 21st March 2025 and runs from 22nd March 2025 to 12th March 2026, with a total gross value of $33,954 USD. The procurement stage is the Award/Contract stage, with all processes now completed.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software packages and computer systems, particularly those specialising in events management platforms. Large companies, like the awarded supplier Swoogo LLC, which is based in Los Angeles, United States, would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their international reach and client base within educational institutions. The procurement method utilised was below threshold and tailored for specific needs, indicating tailored opportunities for businesses that can meet niche requirements in the tech industry.

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Notice Title

Swoogo 1 year Renewal

Notice Description

One year contract for existing online events management platform, used to host the university's ongoing Virtual Open Days. 33,954 USD - US Dollar

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013401-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,295 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 12 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

SWOOGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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