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Technology Partner(s)/CFP/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Mar 2026 at 13:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 18:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU), a public authority in Milton Keynes, UK, has engaged in a procurement process seeking technology partners to support its IT and virtual learning environments. The tender is divided into two lots: "Run and Maintain," which focuses on IT infrastructure stability, and "Moodle Specialist," aimed at supporting the Virtual Learning Environment. The procurement process followed a competitive flexible procedure, comprising three stages. Infosys Limited was awarded the contract for Lot 1, while NashTech Limited secured Lot 2, with both contracts starting in 2026 and having potential ten-year terms, including extensions. The significant investment involved is up to £100 million for Lot 1 and £10 million for Lot 2 over the possible duration.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the technology and IT services sectors, particularly those capable of providing robust technical consultancy and support services. Large-scale businesses with experience in managing IT infrastructure or specialising in educational technology solutions, especially those with insights into Moodle, are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. The structured competitive process indicates a focus on quality and pricing, welcoming experienced firms ready to demonstrate superior service management, technical acumen, and the ability to foster strong partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

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

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

Moodle Specialist

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning 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
£91,666,666 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£91,666,666 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Infosys Limited

NashTech Limited

Further Information

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