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24 Jun 2026 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a renowned public authority in the sub-central government sector, recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of software maintenance licences, titled "UNICOM System Architect." This contract involves five system architect client floating user maintenance licences and one publisher add-on floating user maintenance licence, with maintenance spanning three years. Located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the university awarded the contract to UNICOM Systems, Inc, an American company. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract signed on 18th June 2026, and it is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement method was below threshold, with the goods procured falling under the software package and information systems category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software maintenance and licensing solutions. Companies with expertise in providing system architect tools and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Moreover, large-scale suppliers like UNICOM Systems, Inc, which cater to specific software needs, might find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base within the education sector. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish strong relations with public institutions and potentially enter new markets in the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UNICOM System Architect

Notice Description

5 x System Architect - Client Floating User Maintenance Licences, 1 x System Architect - Publisher Add on Floating User Maintenance Licence for three-year maintenance term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059193-2026
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
Large

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
£89,523 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

UNICOM SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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