---
title: "Intend Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Intend Software

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583ff

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process titled "Intend Software" was conducted by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, under the industry category of software package and information systems. It utilised a tender initiation process and has reached the award stage, as of 8th August 2025. The procurement was undertaken for specialist software to support the tender processes within the university's Procurement Services Team. The contract is set to begin on 31st July 2025 and end on 30th July 2028, with an agreed contract value of £28,370 excluding VAT.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the software sector, particularly SMEs, to engage in providing tailored software solutions for academic institutions. The award was made to In-Tend Limited, an SME based in Rotherham, indicating that businesses with specialised software solutions and services may find significant growth potential in collaborating with educational establishments to enhance their procurement capabilities. Such contracts can help firms expand their client base and credibility in offering innovative software systems. The procurement process, although below the threshold, highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to succeed in competitive tenders with robust solutions.

## Notice

Specialist software to support tender processes within the Procurement Services Team at The Open University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047195-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,370 |

## 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 | IN-TEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047195-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047195-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tend.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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