Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Open University
Procurement Services, Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BP
Telephone
+44 1908274066
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
RC000391
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/BuyerProfiles
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Alternative Audio Text To Speech/PIN/PRO/2023
Reference number
OUPA11059
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Open University (OU) is requesting information about products or services to enable the provision of audio for print-disabled students. The Open University is seeking to enhance its delivery of audio format assistance to students who require reasonable adjustments. We are eager to explore the latest advancements in the text-to-speech market, aiming to provide our students with an exceptional service. Following this exploration, our objective is to initiate a comprehensive tender process that will facilitate the implementation of a new delivery model. This model will not only cater to our students' specific needs but also ensure compliance with relevant regulations while aligning with our technical and operational objectives.The results of this exercise will provide the University with key information to enable us to shape the optimum procurement approach for the requirement mentioned above.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Open University (OU) is requesting information about products or services to enable the provision of audio for print-disabled students. The Open University is seeking to enhance its delivery of audio format assistance to students who require reasonable adjustments. We are eager to explore the latest advancements in the text-to-speech market, aiming to provide our students with an exceptional service. Following this exploration, our objective is to initiate a comprehensive tender process that will facilitate the implementation of a new delivery model. This model will not only cater to our students' specific needs but also ensure compliance with relevant regulations while aligning with our technical and operational objectives.The results of this exercise will provide the University with key information to enable us to shape the optimum procurement approach for the requirement mentioned above.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes