---
title: "VVT Tool Enhancement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d85a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-31"
---

# VVT Tool Enhancement

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d85a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The Open University involved the enhancement of the VVT Tool, focusing on software programming and consultancy services. This project, categorised within services under the CPV code 72200000, took place in the United Kingdom. The contract award stage was completed with a direct procurement method, meaning it was adjudicated below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 30th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st January 2027. The entire procurement initiative is linked to the legal framework 2023/54, as detailed under UKPGA. The value of the contract is set at £53,076 gross, with net value specified as £44,230.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT consultancy sectors, especially those adept in enhancing existing tools and platforms. Psycle Interactive Limited, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized companies to compete and secure work with public authorities like The Open University. By leveraging direct procurement approaches, such enterprises can target niche projects without facing extensive competition, thereby facilitating business growth and partnership opportunities with government entities.

## Notice

Enhancement of VVT Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070212-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,230 |

## 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 | PSYCLE INTERACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 15:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070212-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070212-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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