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title: "Tender for a Data Management Platform"
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# Tender for a Data Management Platform

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b611b3f-49c2-4802-89a9-e8bac06d8de6

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## Summary

The Open University (OU) is conducting a tender for a Data Management Platform, which must be delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS)/cloud-based solution, alongside necessary support and maintenance. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 48000000. Published on 4th September 2020, the tender was open until 7th September 2020, with a total contract value of £12,000,000. The contract period spans from 30th November 2020 to 29th November 2030, with the potential for further extensions up to a maximum of 10 years. The primary buyer, the Open University, is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in data management, software development, and IT services, particularly those that can offer cloud-based solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate. The successful delivery of the project may not only enhance the capabilities of the Open University but could also lead to further scaling and additional contracts in related areas, making it a lucrative prospect for interested suppliers.

## Notice

The Open University (OU) is tendering for a Data Management Platform to be delivered as a Software as a Service (Saas)/cloud based solution, including support and maintenance. The platform must be capable of delivering the following core competencies: Data Quality, Data Governance, Metadata and Master Data and must be delivered as a single integrated environment. The solution may scaled up and be rolled out further across the OU subject successful implementation. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years and may be extended by the OU for further periods up to a maximum of 10 years in total at its discretion. We also require support and technical expertise to help implement the solution. Address to express and interest and download tender documentation: https://in- tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edec480-1ef6-45f6-ae86-e1e6840508b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 10 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASTECH INFOTRELLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edec480-1ef6-45f6-ae86-e1e6840508b6
- 4 Sep 2020 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef88c9b-6bc0-4f2c-9f82-45d3dc080f4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edec480-1ef6-45f6-ae86-e1e6840508b6
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef88c9b-6bc0-4f2c-9f82-45d3dc080f4d
  4th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-

## Provenance

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