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Intend Software

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process titled "Intend Software" was conducted by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, under the industry category of software package and information systems. It utilised a tender initiation process and has reached the award stage, as of 8th August 2025. The procurement was undertaken for specialist software to support the tender processes within the university's Procurement Services Team. The contract is set to begin on 31st July 2025 and end on 30th July 2028, with an agreed contract value of £28,370 excluding VAT.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the software sector, particularly SMEs, to engage in providing tailored software solutions for academic institutions. The award was made to In-Tend Limited, an SME based in Rotherham, indicating that businesses with specialised software solutions and services may find significant growth potential in collaborating with educational establishments to enhance their procurement capabilities. Such contracts can help firms expand their client base and credibility in offering innovative software systems. The procurement process, although below the threshold, highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to succeed in competitive tenders with robust solutions.

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Notice Title

Intend Software

Notice Description

Specialist software to support tender processes within the Procurement Services Team at The Open University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047195-2025
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
SME

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
£28,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IN-TEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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