Scope
Reference
OUPA10770
Description
The contract is for the purchase of the subscription to the Ingres database.
Contract 1. Ingres Database Subscription
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,916,667 excluding VAT
- £3,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2025 to 29 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48611000 - Database software package
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Actian is the sole provider of subscription to the Ingres database which is heavily embedded in supporting the Open University's key custom-built internal systems including our core student admin function and parts of HR systems.
This contract award will ensure continuity of service with the existing provider whilst other database options are considered and allow for the potential time for migration to a new solution.
The costs in this notice are approximate and may be subject to change. The final costs will be published in the associated Contract Details Notice.
Supplier
Actian Europe Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMBH-9742-VRTY
78 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AF
United Kingdom
Email: paul.corio@hcl-software.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Ingres Database Subscription
Contracting authority
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000391
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Email: finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government