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Chromatic Enterprise Plan Subscription

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by The Open University, involves the Chromatic Enterprise Plan Subscription, an IT service focused on automating testing processes and reducing manual testing dependencies. As the buyer, The Open University is classified as a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, UK. This service falls under the services industry category with IT consulting, software development, internet, and support. The award phase was completed with Chroma Software, Inc, a large firm based in San Francisco, securing the contract. The contract is valued at $93,600 (gross amount of $112,320), effective from 28th January 2026 until 27th January 2029.

The tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. It involves services crucial for efficient operational processes, thus appealing to firms with expertise in automation tools and testing solutions. Large IT service providers looking for partnerships with educational institutions in the UK could benefit significantly from engaging in similar tenders. With the Open University pursuing innovation in operational processes, businesses providing scalable automation and testing solutions will find ample growth prospects in collaborations of this nature.

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Notice Title

Chromatic Enterprise Plan Subscription

Notice Description

This tool automates the testing process, catching bugs and accessibility issues before release, saving time and reducing dependency on manual testing and delays caused by it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067049
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025742-2026
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
£93,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CHROMA SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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