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Alumni Mentoring Platform

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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03 Jul 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded the procurement process for an Alumni Mentoring Platform, intended for the OU Business School. This project pertains to the software package and information systems industry category, with the procurement involving goods for developing an alumni mentoring platform. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the process was completed under the sub-central government authority. The contract was awarded to Aluminati Network Group Limited, a large enterprise, with key activities finalised as of 1st July 2025. The contract is set to run until 30th June 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with experience in educational technology and mentoring platforms. Companies that can deliver innovative, scalable systems and possess the necessary technical resources would find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their clientele within the educational sector. Given the project's scope and the prestigious nature of the commissioning institution, both large enterprises and those looking to solidify their position in the educational software market might benefit greatly by positioning themselves for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Alumni Mentoring Platform

Notice Description

Alumni mentoring platform for the OU Business School, continuous career service supporting the triple accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037117-2025
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
£61,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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

ALUMINATI NETWORK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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