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ZetaSafe Software 2025 - 2028 3year software (SSJ2147)

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, a public authority - sub-central government entity located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has concluded with the completion of a contract for ZetaSafe Software 2025 - 2028. This tender was classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a focus on compliance management software. The contract commenced on 17th September 2025 and runs through 2nd September 2028, having been awarded to Micad. The contract, with a total value of £3,036,000 excluding VAT, was carried out under a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method and is categorised as a service under the CPV code 72000000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in compliance management and software solutions. Large-scale suppliers, like Micad, have demonstrated capability in delivering IT-related services to substantial public authorities. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in government contracting in IT services would find contracts like this highly beneficial. The procurement addresses a wide range of services including consulting and software development, offering opportunities for firms with expertise in IT solutions tailored for compliance management in government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ZetaSafe Software 2025 - 2028 3year software (SSJ2147)

Notice Description

Compliance Management Software Grand Total ex VAT: PS 30,300.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057622-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,030,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2028 2-3 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
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

MICAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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