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Figshare for Institutions (Scholarship Exchange) extension for 2 years

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2025 at 14:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has completed a direct procurement process for information technology services under the title 'Figshare for Institutions (Scholarship Exchange) extension for 2 years.' This procurement falls within the industry category of software-related services and is part of a contract amendment to extend the Scholarly Exchange Portal licence. The procurement method employed was direct, and it proceeded below the competition threshold. The award was initially signed on 24th February 2025 and the contract period is extended until 17th April 2027. This service project is focused on the United Kingdom, contributing to technological advancements within sub-central government public authorities. Key dates include the amendment date on 24th February 2025, with the contract completion date set for 7th July 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for large-scale information technology and software service providers. While the opportunity has already been awarded to Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc., businesses operating within the software-development and IT services sectors can take inspiration from such contracts to target similar opportunities with educational and governmental institutions. Potential suppliers looking to expand their services should consider developing offerings that align with the needs of public authorities, especially those leading innovative digital projects or managing extensive IT and software services agreements. The contract value of £54,999.60 reflects a substantial investment that other businesses in corresponding industry categories could leverage to create partnerships with similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Figshare for Institutions (Scholarship Exchange) extension for 2 years

Notice Description

This amendment extends the term of the Scholarly Exchange Portal license and adjusts the associated fees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ad7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029220-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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