Award

VVT Tool Enhancement

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Open University involved the enhancement of the VVT Tool, focusing on software programming and consultancy services. This project, categorised within services under the CPV code 72200000, took place in the United Kingdom. The contract award stage was completed with a direct procurement method, meaning it was adjudicated below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 30th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st January 2027. The entire procurement initiative is linked to the legal framework 2023/54, as detailed under UKPGA. The value of the contract is set at £53,076 gross, with net value specified as £44,230.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT consultancy sectors, especially those adept in enhancing existing tools and platforms. Psycle Interactive Limited, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized companies to compete and secure work with public authorities like The Open University. By leveraging direct procurement approaches, such enterprises can target niche projects without facing extensive competition, thereby facilitating business growth and partnership opportunities with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VVT Tool Enhancement

Notice Description

Enhancement of VVT Tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d85a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070212-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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

PSYCLE INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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