AwardedAwarded 29 November 2025

Ingres Database Subscription/PRO/2025

The Open University · Education

In brief

The Open University awarded IT and software work to Actian Europe Limited on 29 November 2025.

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What the notice says

The contract is for the purchase of the subscription to the Ingres database.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Actian Europe Limited£5,638,551
Awarded 19 November 2025
30 November 2025 to 29 November 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 075172-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 075401-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 005522-2026

About the buyer

The Open UniversityLast 12 months

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147

Awards

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From notice 075172-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 November 2025, last updated 21 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.