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UNICOM System Architect

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has completed the procurement process for the "UNICOM System Architect" contract, focused on Software package and information systems. The contract was awarded to UNICOM Systems, Inc, a large supplier based in the United States. This process, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-056463, falls under the goods category and is aimed at maintaining system architect client floating user services. The procurement was conducted below the threshold level, with the contract effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The buying authority, classified as a public sub-central government authority, is located in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement process was executed as a tender and reached the award stage on 23rd July 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating within the software and IT services sectors, particularly those specializing in system architecture and maintenance solutions. It highlights the potential for growth by collaborating with esteemed institutions like The Open University. Large enterprises with the capacity to deliver comprehensive system solutions would find such contracts particularly fitting, as they require robust infrastructure and expertise. This procurement process underscores the need for businesses that can provide specialized software packages within the educational sector, thereby opening avenues for technological innovation and integration.

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Notice Title

UNICOM System Architect

Notice Description

System Architect Client Floating User Maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042259-2025
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
£47,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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

UNICOM SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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