Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Open University
RC000391
Procurement Services, Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1908274066
E-mail: finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
NUTS: UKJ12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/BuyerProfiles
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Alternative Audio Text To Speech/PIN/PRO/2023
Reference number: OUPA11059
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ12
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
29/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/06/2023