--- title: "Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)" published: "2021-03-30" --- # Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021 Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0d3.json) ## Summary The OPEN UNIVERSITY (THE) is initiating a procurement process for Information Rights Software under the title "Information Rights Software/PRO/PIN/2021". This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry, classified under CPV code 48000000, and is located in Milton Keynes, UK. Currently in the planning stage, interested suppliers are required to submit a Request for Information (RFI) by noon on 2nd April 2021. The OU will also be holding one-to-one briefing sessions for suppliers between 6th and 14th April 2021 to provide further context and allow for questions regarding the procurement requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the software development and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in security software, as indicated by the additional classification of CPV code 48730000. Companies looking to innovate in information rights management are encouraged to participate, especially those that can benefit from the briefing sessions to tailor their RFI responses effectively. Engaging with the OPEN UNIVERSITY could enhance a supplier’s visibility and reputation while fostering long-term partnerships in the educational sector. ## Notice 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 2th April 2021. Submissions must be made via the In-Tend correspondence 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 2th April 2021. Submissions must be made via the In-Tend correspondence 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/006498-2021 | | 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 | 30 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 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 | 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 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48730000 - Security software package ## Release History - 30 Mar 2021 at 09:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006498-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.Open.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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