---
title: "Figshare for Institutions (Scholarship Exchange) extension for 2 years"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052ad7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-06-02"
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# Figshare for Institutions (Scholarship Exchange) extension for 2 years

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052ad7

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has completed a direct procurement process for information technology services under the title 'Figshare for Institutions (Scholarship Exchange) extension for 2 years.' This procurement falls within the industry category of software-related services and is part of a contract amendment to extend the Scholarly Exchange Portal licence. The procurement method employed was direct, and it proceeded below the competition threshold. The award was initially signed on 24th February 2025 and the contract period is extended until 17th April 2027. This service project is focused on the United Kingdom, contributing to technological advancements within sub-central government public authorities. Key dates include the amendment date on 24th February 2025, with the contract completion date set for 7th July 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for large-scale information technology and software service providers. While the opportunity has already been awarded to Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc., businesses operating within the software-development and IT services sectors can take inspiration from such contracts to target similar opportunities with educational and governmental institutions. Potential suppliers looking to expand their services should consider developing offerings that align with the needs of public authorities, especially those leading innovative digital projects or managing extensive IT and software services agreements. The contract value of £54,999.60 reflects a substantial investment that other businesses in corresponding industry categories could leverage to create partnerships with similar organisations.

## Notice

This amendment extends the term of the Scholarly Exchange Portal license and adjusts the associated fees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029220-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,833 |

## 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 | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029220-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029220-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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