---
title: "Geographic Search Engine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ed9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Geographic Search Engine

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ed9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Open University, a sub-central government public authority, which has recently completed a contract for a "Geographic Search Engine." This project, categorized under the software package and information systems industry, seeks to enable live searching and filtering of partner information on a map, fully managed by non-technical team members. The contract was awarded to Prominent Media Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Milton Keynes. The procurement, concluded with an award date on 9th April 2026, was executed below the threshold under unspecified procurement method details. The contract, active from 27th January 2026 to 30th April 2026, values at £36,000 gross.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in software development and information systems, particularly those focusing on geographic data visualization and search technologies. The collaborative nature of this project, requiring ease of use for non-technical users, suggests that firms experienced in user-friendly design and data management systems would be well-suited to similar opportunities. The procurement from a respected institution like The Open University signifies potential for long-term growth and partnership within the educational and public sectors. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and comprehensive digital solutions would find this type of tender advantageous for expanding their presence within the public sector domain.

## Notice

Creation of a geographic search engine, allowing full management by non-technical team members, both for upload of project data, but also configuration of filters. Platform to allow live searching and filtering of partner information on a map.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032311-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | PROMINENT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032311-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032311-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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