---
title: "Ingres Database Subscription/PRO/2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e445"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# Ingres Database Subscription/PRO/2025

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e445

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, is the contracting authority for the subscription to the Ingres database, essential for supporting the University's internal systems. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically database software packages, and is classified in the region of South East England (region UKJ12). This tender has moved past the award stage as of 21st January 2026. The contract, directly awarded to Actian Europe Limited due to their exclusive provision capabilities, spans from 30th November 2025 to 29th November 2030, valued at approximately GBP 5,638,551 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in database management solutions and software support services. Companies eager to engage in similar future tender processes could benefit from understanding the specific requirements and rationale employed in the procurement decision. By showcasing the capacity to seamlessly integrate with an organisation's existing complex systems, businesses in the IT and database sectors can position themselves competitively for similar direct award contracts or alternative procurement methods that require technical expertise and continuity of service.

## Notice

The contract is for the purchase of the subscription to the Ingres database.

### Procurement Information

Actian is the sole provider of subscription to the Ingres database which is heavily embedded in supporting the Open University's key custom-built internal systems. This contract award will ensure continuity of service with the existing provider whilst other database options are considered and allow for the potential time for migration to a new solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,916,667 |
| Contracts value | £5,638,551 |

## 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 | ACTIAN EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 17:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075401-2025
- 19 Nov 2025 at 12:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075172-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005522-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075401-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075172-2025
  19th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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