Tender

Technology Partner(s)/CFP/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has initiated a procurement process titled "Technology Partner(s)/CFP/PRO/2025" to find suitable partners for two key projects in Milton Keynes, UK. This process is currently in the tender stage and involves two lots: Lot 1 for "Run and Maintain" services and Lot 2 for "Moodle Specialist" services, each with an initial contract term of five years, extendable up to ten years. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, and interested parties must submit an Expression of Interest by 5th September 2025. The total estimated contract value is £110 million, with Lot 1 valued up to £100 million and Lot 2 up to £10 million. The awarded contracts are expected to commence on 1st March 2026, with the award process concluding by 16th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure management, software development, and virtual learning environments. The selective procedure allows companies to compete based on quality, price, and face-to-face evaluations, with clear criteria for economic and technical capabilities. Businesses with expertise in systems consultancy, software support, maintenance, and Moodle technology will find this tender particularly appealing, potentially fostering long-term collaborations with a prestigious educational institution. Such contracts can lead to significant business growth through a guaranteed contract term and the possibility of contract extensions, ensuring sustained partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Technology Partner(s)/CFP/PRO/2025

Notice Description

The Open University (OU) is seeking a Technology Partner(s) (TP) to provide resource with the comprehensive technical and non-technical expertise required to support and deliver its objectives in two main areas, lotted accordingly. * Lot 1 Run and Maintain: ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and applications. * Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: technology skills to support the OU's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Open Learn environment. The OU are looking to award one contract for each Lot to one or more suppliers, if both lots are awarded to a single supplier two contracts will be issued. Each contract will be for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional five (5), giving a potential total contract term of up to ten (10) years per Lot. The following sets out the maximum, capped contract value per Lot across the initial term (5 years), with no minimum commitment: * Lot 1 Run and Maintain: Up to PS50 million * Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: up to PS5 million The Extension options per Lot will be capped at the same value as the Initial term with no minimum commitment: * Lot 1 Run and Maintain: Up to an additional PS50 million * Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: Up to an additional PS5 million Giving a total contract value, including all possible extension options of: * Lot 1 Run and Maintain: Up to PS100 million * Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: Up to PS10 million

Lot Information

Run and Maintain

Ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and applications.

Renewal: Potential extension up to 5 years (undefined increments).

Moodle Specialist

Technology skills to support the OU's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Open Learn environment.

Renewal: Potential extension up to 5 years (undefined increments).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047794-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,666,666 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£91,666,666 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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