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Ribbon SBC Licences

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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23 May 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for "Ribbon SBC Licences," under the industry category of software package and information systems. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 15th May 2025 and now active between 22nd May 2025 and 21st May 2026. The procurement method employed was below the threshold and is listed as unknown. The awarded supplier is Softcat PLC, a large company based in Marlow, UK. The total contract value is approximately £44,289.74 GBP, with a net amount of £36,908.12 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the software and information systems sector. Organisations specialising in supplying software licences and offering comprehensive support services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public sector contracts, such as this one from The Open University, enables businesses to demonstrate credibility and expand their client base within government entities, fostering long-term growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Ribbon SBC Licences

Notice Description

Licenses and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026033-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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