CORE Development Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has awarded a contract titled "CORE Development Services" within the industry category of custom software development services. This contract aims to enhance the service development capacity necessary for the university's CORE project, which hosts the world's largest collection of open access research outputs. The procurement process was a direct award to Qubit Labs, and the project is valued at £450,000 net, with a gross value of £540,000. The development is set in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ1 region, and it is scheduled to commence on 8th August 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026. The award was published on 7th July 2025, and the contract is currently in the standstill period, ending on 17th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in bespoke software development and associated services, particularly those with the capability to manage large codebases and support complex digital infrastructures. Companies with existing expertise in open access research platforms or similar domains could find this tender especially appealing. As the procurement was conducted through a direct award, businesses that can demonstrate unique technical capabilities and specialist knowledge in the relevant fields are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities facilitated by large public authorities like The Open University.

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CORE Development Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

7th July 2025 15:02:55 PM
Contract Summary

Service development capacity, in the form of software development and associated activities, to support the CORE project: CORE hosts the world's largest collection of open access research outputs, which are used and referenced by people globally, including researchers, libraries, software developers, funders
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0558b7

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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Awarding Authority

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

finance-tenders@open.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

QUBIT LABS OÜ

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CORE Development Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th July 2025 07:56:16 AM
Contract Summary

Service development capacity, in the form of software development and associated activities, to support the CORE project: CORE hosts the world's largest collection of open access research outputs, which are used and referenced by people globally, including researchers, libraries, software developers, funders.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0558b7

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

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CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

finance-tenders@open.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

QUBIT LABS OÜ

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CORE Development Services

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CORE Development Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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