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title: "UNICOM System Architect"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# UNICOM System Architect

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9e

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## Summary

The Open University, a renowned public authority in the sub-central government sector, recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of software maintenance licences, titled "UNICOM System Architect." This contract involves five system architect client floating user maintenance licences and one publisher add-on floating user maintenance licence, with maintenance spanning three years. Located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the university awarded the contract to UNICOM Systems, Inc, an American company. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract signed on 18th June 2026, and it is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement method was below threshold, with the goods procured falling under the software package and information systems category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software maintenance and licensing solutions. Companies with expertise in providing system architect tools and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Moreover, large-scale suppliers like UNICOM Systems, Inc, which cater to specific software needs, might find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base within the education sector. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish strong relations with public institutions and potentially enter new markets in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

5 x System Architect - Client Floating User Maintenance Licences, 1 x System Architect - Publisher Add on Floating User Maintenance Licence for three-year maintenance term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059193-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,523 |

## 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 | UNICOM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 07:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059193-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059193-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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