---
title: "OpenAthens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d78c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# OpenAthens

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d78c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "OpenAthens" project, a single sign-on software for library services, was conducted by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. With the procurement process tagged as below threshold and its status marked as complete, the contract was awarded to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, based in Bristol, on 30 July 2026. The procurement involved the provision of software packages and information systems under the goods category, with the contract period running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. The contract value amounts to GBP 87,754, with an overall gross amount of GBP 105,304.8.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software providers, particularly those specializing in developing and supplying library information systems and online authentication services. Businesses with expertise in creating single sign-on solutions will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, especially within educational and public service sectors. The involvement of a prominent institution such as THE OPEN UNIVERSITY underscores the potential for reputable partnerships and for suppliers to expand their market presence within the educational industry.

## Notice

Single sign-on software for the library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072157-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,754 |

## 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 11:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072157-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072157-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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