--- title: "Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-03-29" --- # Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021 Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0a7.json) ## Summary The Open University is currently planning a procurement process for the title "Information Rights Software" within the software package and information systems industry category. This pre-market research initiative, classified under goods, aims to identify a suitable software solution for their day-to-day GDPR and FOIA operational requirements. Interested suppliers must submit their Request for Information Response Document by noon on 29th April 2021. Additionally, the university is hosting briefing sessions from 6th to 14th April 2021, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to discuss requirements in detail. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in GDPR compliance and information security solutions. Companies providing security and data management software could benefit from engaging in this process, as the Open University seeks to enhance its operational capabilities. Participation in the briefings and responding to the request for information could position suppliers favourably for future contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in the education sector. ## Notice This is a request for information only. The OU is carrying out pre-market research to identify a software solution to support its day-to-day GDPR and FOIA operational requirements.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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Open University is looking for a software solution to support its day-to-day GDPR and FOIA operational requirements (case management) including data subject access request management, breach management, FOI request management, information risk management, cookie consent management, audit/monitoring, reporting and evidence presentation.The OU would like to receive information from suppliers that can help deliver and support this solution.Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity). Suppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by no later that noon on 29th April 2021. Submissions must be made via the In-Tend Submit My Return function.The OU is offering a limited number of briefing sessions to suppliers on a first come, first served basis. The purpose of the briefing session is to provide further context to our requirement and for suppliers to ask questions and share some of their solution ideas with us prior to submitting their formal RFI response. The briefing sessions will be on a one-to-one basis. They will be held on from the 6th till the 14th April 2021 and the timeslots available are indicated in the RFI response pack with questions on how to request a session. The sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006454-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2021 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY | | 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48730000 - Security software package - 48732000 - Data security software package ## Release History - 29 Mar 2021 at 17:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006454-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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