Planning

Ingres and OpenRoad Software and Support Renewal

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 14:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Ingres and OpenRoad Software and Support Renewal" is being overseen by the Office for National Statistics, a central government public authority located at Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, Newport, United Kingdom. Classified under the services industry category, the contract is in the planning stage, with its initial notice dated 5th August 2025. The future notice is expected by 11th August 2025. The procurement process aims to renew software and support services, with a contract period scheduled from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. The estimated contract value is £4,500,000, grossing up to £5,400,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for software programming and consultancy firms specialising in solutions like Ingres and OpenRoad to expand their service portfolio to government clients. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality software services and support at scale will find this opportunity lucrative, particularly those with experience in dealing with public sector organisations. The competitive nature of this tender makes it ideal for companies that can provide comprehensive support solutions and demonstrate strong technical expertise, which can open doors to future government collaborations and networking prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ingres and OpenRoad Software and Support Renewal

Notice Description

This requirement is for Ingres and OpenRoad Software and Support for ONS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046213-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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