---
title: "Chromatic Enterprise Plan Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067049"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067049.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Chromatic Enterprise Plan Subscription

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067049

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## Summary

The contracting process, led by The Open University, involves the Chromatic Enterprise Plan Subscription, an IT service focused on automating testing processes and reducing manual testing dependencies. As the buyer, The Open University is classified as a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, UK. This service falls under the services industry category with IT consulting, software development, internet, and support. The award phase was completed with Chroma Software, Inc, a large firm based in San Francisco, securing the contract. The contract is valued at $93,600 (gross amount of $112,320), effective from 28th January 2026 until 27th January 2029.

The tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. It involves services crucial for efficient operational processes, thus appealing to firms with expertise in automation tools and testing solutions. Large IT service providers looking for partnerships with educational institutions in the UK could benefit significantly from engaging in similar tenders. With the Open University pursuing innovation in operational processes, businesses providing scalable automation and testing solutions will find ample growth prospects in collaborations of this nature.

## Notice

This tool automates the testing process, catching bugs and accessibility issues before release, saving time and reducing dependency on manual testing and delays caused by it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025742-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,600 |

## 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 | CHROMA SOFTWARE |

## 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 12:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025742-2026
  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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