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Qualtrics Academic UseCase

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Open University involved the extension of 10 individual licences for Qualtrics survey system software for 12 months, under the title "Qualtrics Academic UseCase." This process falls within the services industry category, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, The Open University acts as a sub-central public authority. The procurement stage has been completed with the contract awarded on 31st January 2026, effective from 1st February 2026, and runs through to 31st January 2027. The procurement method utilised was below the threshold, conducted under UK legislation (2023/54) guidelines.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development for academic applications. Large enterprises like Qualtrics LLC, the awarded supplier located in Utah, USA, should find themselves particularly well-suited for competition in tenders like this one, given their resources and scale. These contracts can provide substantial business growth by securing long-term service delivery and expanding relationships with public sector clients like The Open University, enhancing their portfolio in education-focused IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Qualtrics Academic UseCase

Notice Description

Extension of the 10 individual licences for Qualtrics survey system software for an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06703d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025722-2026
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
£62,628 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

QUALTRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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