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Geographic Search Engine

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Open University, a sub-central government public authority, which has recently completed a contract for a "Geographic Search Engine." This project, categorized under the software package and information systems industry, seeks to enable live searching and filtering of partner information on a map, fully managed by non-technical team members. The contract was awarded to Prominent Media Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Milton Keynes. The procurement, concluded with an award date on 9th April 2026, was executed below the threshold under unspecified procurement method details. The contract, active from 27th January 2026 to 30th April 2026, values at £36,000 gross.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in software development and information systems, particularly those focusing on geographic data visualization and search technologies. The collaborative nature of this project, requiring ease of use for non-technical users, suggests that firms experienced in user-friendly design and data management systems would be well-suited to similar opportunities. The procurement from a respected institution like The Open University signifies potential for long-term growth and partnership within the educational and public sectors. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and comprehensive digital solutions would find this type of tender advantageous for expanding their presence within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Geographic Search Engine

Notice Description

Creation of a geographic search engine, allowing full management by non-technical team members, both for upload of project data, but also configuration of filters. Platform to allow live searching and filtering of partner information on a map.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032311-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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

PROMINENT MEDIA

Further Information

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