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API Integration Project

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "API Integration Project" was initiated by The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government, located in Milton Keynes, UK. This tender, categorized under goods in the software package and information systems industry, aimed to secure up to three API integrations and professional services. The contract, identified as OUPA10540, reached the award stage with SYRENIS LIMITED, a supplier based in Warrington. It was signed on 2nd February 2026, with the contract period running from 3rd to 16th February 2026, totalling a gross amount of £32,400.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software integration services, particularly SMEs, to expand their reach within the public sector by delivering innovative solutions compatible with academic and governmental operations. With the procurement method noted as "Below threshold - unknown," businesses that excel in offering competitive and tailored integration services would have been well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

API Integration Project

Notice Description

Connector Service - up to 3 API integrations and professional services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ec9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 30 days
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

SYRENIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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