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Ingres Database Subscription/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 17:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Nov 2025 at 16:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Nov 2025 at 12:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, is the contracting authority for the subscription to the Ingres database, essential for supporting the University's internal systems. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically database software packages, and is classified in the region of South East England (region UKJ12). This tender has moved past the award stage as of 21st January 2026. The contract, directly awarded to Actian Europe Limited due to their exclusive provision capabilities, spans from 30th November 2025 to 29th November 2030, valued at approximately GBP 5,638,551 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in database management solutions and software support services. Companies eager to engage in similar future tender processes could benefit from understanding the specific requirements and rationale employed in the procurement decision. By showcasing the capacity to seamlessly integrate with an organisation's existing complex systems, businesses in the IT and database sectors can position themselves competitively for similar direct award contracts or alternative procurement methods that require technical expertise and continuity of service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ingres Database Subscription/PRO/2025

Notice Description

The contract is for the purchase of the subscription to the Ingres database.

Procurement Information

Actian is the sole provider of subscription to the Ingres database which is heavily embedded in supporting the Open University's key custom-built internal systems. This contract award will ensure continuity of service with the existing provider whilst other database options are considered and allow for the potential time for migration to a new solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,916,667 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,638,551 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
1
Supplier Name

Actian Europe Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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