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title: "Tender for a UX Layer"
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# Tender for a UX Layer

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-448a3eab-5226-409d-9ffb-34bf11f2fa0b

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, is seeking tenders for a project titled "Tender for a UX Layer," aimed at enhancing the student journey through a cloud-based solution. This procurement falls under the CPV category of web server software packages and is currently in the Award stage following an open procurement method. The initial contract value is £24 million, with a minimum value of £20 million, covering a period from February 28, 2022, to February 27, 2037. The tender period ended on October 12, 2021, with the award published on May 10, 2022.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for technology firms specialising in cloud-based software and user experience design, particularly those with experience in educational services. Businesses capable of delivering a seamless, integrated digital experience that promotes a connected and automated student engagement process will be well-positioned to compete successfully in this contract. Given that implementation services are not required, suppliers focused on software solutions may find this tender especially relevant, allowing for additional module purchases governed by the university's budget during the contract period.

## Notice

The OU Requires a UX Layer to allow us to create a seamless student journey from Enquirer through to graduation. Our vision is to create a seamless, connected, optimised and personalised journey, that is automated wherever possible. To do this we want to combine our different websites and services to create one continuous, easy to use student journey. To reach this end goal, we require a UX layer capable of delivering our mixed media content. This will be a cloud-based solution (SaaS). It will be hosted in the cloud and consistent with OU policies around architecture and security. The solution should provide a safe and secure platform for students and OU staff to use and collaborate and be able to publish information from a headless content store. The OU is only purchasing the software and implementation services are not required. The contract is for an initial period of 5 years and may be extended by the OU for further periods up to a maximum of 15 years in total. License volumes may vary up or down over the term of the contract and additional modules offered or introduced by the supplier in the future may be purchased as part of this contract following the initial implementation. Any additional purchases relating to this solution will be made with the successful supplier under this contract to ensure technical compatibility, consistency and continuation of supplier support. There is no restriction on the spend value of additional purchases as this will be governed by the OU's available budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62b46a-a9f2-4c9d-9d71-b2e2f31c2f95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 27 Feb 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6BP |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48224000 - Web page editing software package

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62b46a-a9f2-4c9d-9d71-b2e2f31c2f95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62b46a-a9f2-4c9d-9d71-b2e2f31c2f95
  13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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