---
title: "Open Athens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# Open Athens

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc8a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Nottingham College involves the award of a contract titled "Open Athens" in the software package and information systems category. The procurement aimed at providing a Jisc OpenAthens subscription with associated authentication services. The contract, which was distinguished by its limited procurement method, commenced without prior publication of a competitive call due to Jisc being the sole provider. The contract was awarded on 15th July 2026, allowing authorised users secure access to digital resources. The contract, valued at £35,000, covers goods and services necessary for access management and compliance, located in the UK region.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale enterprises in the information technology sector capable of providing secure authentication services akin to those offered by Jisc. Companies that specialise in digital content delivery and secure access management, especially those with proprietary systems, will find this tender particularly insightful. While the opportunity was exclusive due to proprietary service constraints, comparable niche segments in subscription management could perceive potential to partner or compete in future tenders with similar criteria.

## Notice

Award of a contract for the provision of a Jisc OpenAthens subscription and associated authentication services. The contract enables secure, single sign-on access to subscribed electronic resources, databases, journals, e-books, and digital content for authorised users. The service includes ongoing support, administration, and maintenance to ensure reliable access management and compliance with organisational information access requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to Jisc under a single waiver notification

### Procurement Information

Jisc is the sole provider of the OpenAthens authentication service and holds the exclusive rights to supply, maintain, and support the platform. No alternative suppliers are authorised to provide the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067095-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 7HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067095-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

## Provenance

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