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Communication Channel System/RFI/PRO/2026

The Open University · Education

In brief

The Open University has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 10 years, up to 15 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2028.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 144 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Preliminary Market Engagement: Request for Information to gather information on the market, potential suppliers and solutions.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 030593-2026

About the buyer

The Open UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

140

Awards

112

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from The Open University

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From notice 030593-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.