--- title: "Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-12-06" --- # Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025 Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f5.json) ## Summary The Open University (OU) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the procurement of technology partners under the title "Technology Partner(s)/PME/PRO/2025". This procurement is categorised under systems and technical consultancy services (CPV 72220000) and involves two lots: the first, "Run and Maintain", focuses on technical resources for IT infrastructure stability and improvement, with an estimated value of £10 million per annum, and the second, "Moodle Specialist", pertains to supporting the OU's Virtual Learning Environment, valued at £1 million per annum. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is centred in the Milton Keynes area (UKJ12), with key communications expected by 6th December 2024. The total estimated contract value is £11 million. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the In-Tend platform starting the week commencing 9th December 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and educational technology. Companies with expertise in IT infrastructure management or Moodle platform support are well-positioned to compete, given the specific focus areas of the lots. This procurement offers substantial annual financial commitments, offering sustainable business growth opportunities. Being shortlisted as a preferred supplier for The Open University, a reputable institution, could enhance business credentials and open doors to future collaborations and projects within the educational sector and beyond. ## Notice The Open University (The OU) is publishing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of the OU's engagement in market research and offer potential suppliers the opportunity to participate. The objective of the Expression Of Interest (EOI) is for the OU to obtain key information about the potential suppliers we may consider to be included in the pre-market engagement process and to determine broadly the level of interest for any future procurement.Suppliers are invited to complete and submit the OUPA11164 Technology Partner EOI Response Document on In-Tend which will be made available w/c 09-Dec at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/ ### Lot Information Run and Maintain Lot 1 - Run and Maintain: A Technology Partner providing technical resource to ensure the stability, security, and continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure and applications. Estimated c. PS10 million per annum. Moodle Specialist Lot 2 - Moodle Specialist: A Technology Partner providing Moodle specialist technical resource to support the OU's Virtual Learning Environment and Open Learn environment. Estimated c. PS1 million per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039411-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 6 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72265000 - Software configuration services - 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software - 72267200 - Repair of information technology software - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039411-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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