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23 Jul 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a prominent sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, UK, has completed the procurement process for renewing its audit software license with Ideagen Gael Limited. This contract, identified as OUPA11009, pertains to the renewal of Ideagen's audit software licenses over a three-year period, starting from 28th July 2026 to 27th July 2029. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically software packages and information systems, with the total gross contract value amounting to £38,097. Key dates included the contract signing on 23rd July 2026, and the procurement was initiated as a below-threshold process. The contract further includes an option for consultancy services to transition to an upgraded product.

For businesses operating in the software and information systems industry, this procurement represents a significant opportunity, particularly for those offering consultancy services for software upgrades. Companies like Ideagen Gael Limited, which have the capability to provide specialised software solutions and accompanying consultancy services, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. The contract indicates potential expansion possibilities through providing strategic support and software upgrades, which could lead to further collaborations with sub-central government entities like The Open University.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audit Software License Renewal

Notice Description

The OU has an existing installation of Ideagen's audit software. This contract is the renewal of licenses for a three (3) year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d27e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069941-2026
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
£31,747 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 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

IDEAGEN GAEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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