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title: "Digital Student Experience/PRO/PIN/2020"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-606f1196-738c-401c-abc2-45c107e1dd41"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)"
published: "2020-09-04"
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# Digital Student Experience/PRO/PIN/2020

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-606f1196-738c-401c-abc2-45c107e1dd41

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## Summary

The Open University (OU) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Digital Student Experience/PRO/PIN/2020," aimed at enhancing their digital capabilities within the education sector. Located in Milton Keynes, England, this process revolves around software and information systems, as indicated by the relevant CPV classification (48000000). A critical date for potential suppliers is the engagement end date set for 25th September 2020. This opportunity primarily involves a request for information (RFI), as the OU seeks to engage with suppliers concerning front-end user experiences and content management tools.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software development, particularly those with expertise in user experience design, content management systems, and marketing automation tools. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process actively seeks their engagement. By responding to this RFI, businesses can showcase their capabilities and potentially position themselves for future competitive opportunities with the Open University, enabling growth in the education technology market.

## Notice

This is a request for information only. The OU is carrying out pre-market research for: - A front-end UX layer to allow students to interact with one platform instead of multiple and allow a personalised experience for the user. - A content store to allow our help and guidance to be stored in a single location to increase consistency and reduce duplication. - A marketing automation tool to help us improve our student interventions to analyse how we can be helping students and enquirers Suppliers that would like to respond to this request for information must do so on In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity), details in Communication above. A RFI pack is available to download on In-Tend. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not a call for competition, for the purposes of Regulation 26(9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdd296b-e86f-42fc-9d14-b3a5b0422af9 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 17:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdd296b-e86f-42fc-9d14-b3a5b0422af9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdd296b-e86f-42fc-9d14-b3a5b0422af9
  4th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

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