Planning

Microsoft Azure (OCRE agreement)

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

29 May 2025 at 10:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority operating as a sub-central government body in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Microsoft Azure Platform under the OCRE agreement, designated by tender ID OUPA10723. The procurement, set to occur in Milton Keynes, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The total estimated contract value is £4,000,000, with a planned contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. Key dates include the future notice release expected by 1st October 2025, which will offer further procurement details.

This procurement presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, offering the potential for significant business growth through collaboration with a prestigious academic institution like The Open University. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive Azure solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's substantial value and duration provide a promising prospect for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure (OCRE agreement)

Notice Description

Microsoft Azure Platform (OCRE agreement).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028382-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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