---
title: "Qodea (previously Appsbroker)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067024"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067024.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Qodea (previously Appsbroker)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067024

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has successfully completed a procurement process for IT services under the title "Qodea (previously Appsbroker)" for Cloud Assure billing management on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Categorised within industry sector CPV 72000000 for consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, the procurement reached the award stage on the 20th of March 2026. The contract, starting from the 1st of February 2026 and ending on the 31st of January 2027, was signed on the 26th of January 2026. The buyer utilised a below-threshold procurement method in this public authority sub-central government initiative.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development within the Cloud computing sector. Given the nature of the procurement, large enterprises capable of delivering robust cloud billing management on GCP would be well-positioned to compete. Qodea Limited, located in Manchester, was the supplier awarded in this contracting process. Such tenders are conducive to driving innovation in IT service provision and expanding business reach within technology-focused sectors.

## Notice

Cloud Assure which pro-vides billing management on GCP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025678-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | QODEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025678-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025678-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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