---
title: "Ribbon SBC Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521a3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Ribbon SBC Licences

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521a3

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for "Ribbon SBC Licences," under the industry category of software package and information systems. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 15th May 2025 and now active between 22nd May 2025 and 21st May 2026. The procurement method employed was below the threshold and is listed as unknown. The awarded supplier is Softcat PLC, a large company based in Marlow, UK. The total contract value is approximately £44,289.74 GBP, with a net amount of £36,908.12 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the software and information systems sector. Organisations specialising in supplying software licences and offering comprehensive support services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public sector contracts, such as this one from The Open University, enables businesses to demonstrate credibility and expand their client base within government entities, fostering long-term growth and stability.

## Notice

Licenses and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026033-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,908 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026033-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026033-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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