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title: "Tender for an ePortfolio Solution"
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# Tender for an ePortfolio Solution

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3ef083a-4ff1-4060-a22f-d81c624025b2

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## Summary

The Open University (OU) has awarded a contract for the "Tender for an ePortfolio Solution," focused on procuring a customisable, cost-effective Software as a Service (SaaS) ePortfolio system to enhance its Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Programmes. The procurement process utilised an open method and was conducted in accordance with the above-threshold open procedure. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and will commence on 3rd February 2021, with a duration of five years, which can be extended to a maximum of ten years. The tender was initially published on 4th September 2020, and close of the initial tender period was on 21st September 2020, located in Milton Keynes, England. 

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for technology firms, particularly those with expertise in SaaS and educational technologies, to expand their business in the public sector. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative and tailored ePortfolio solutions are encouraged to engage with the Open University for potential future projects. The need for ongoing support and technical expertise also highlights opportunities for service and consultancy firms in implementing and maintaining the chosen solution throughout the contract's duration.

## Notice

The Open University (OU) are tendering for a streamlined, customisable, cost effective, SaaS ePortfolio system for supporting its Higher (Levels 4&5) and Degree (Levels 6&7) Apprenticeship Programmes to be delivered as a Software as a Service (Saas)/cloud based solution, including support and maintenance. The solution may be rolled out further across the OU as the OU sees fit. The contract is for an initial period of 5years 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/6d358170-0ae2-45c9-86ea-d9ad1312dc67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MYKNOWLEDGEMAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d358170-0ae2-45c9-86ea-d9ad1312dc67
- 4 Sep 2020 at 16:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519b0589-950b-4de3-bd4e-1744a2dbfdc5
- 4 Sep 2020 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519b0589-950b-4de3-bd4e-1744a2dbfdc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d358170-0ae2-45c9-86ea-d9ad1312dc67
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519b0589-950b-4de3-bd4e-1744a2dbfdc5
  4th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-

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