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    ContractsOpenAthens Single Sign-On Library Access
    Awarded contract

    OpenAthens Single Sign-On Library Access

    Awarded
    £87.8k
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Single sign-on software that enables library patrons to access multiple resources and databases with one login credential.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 30 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £87.8k
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £87,754
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • JS
      JISC Services Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    30 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    OpenAthens is a single sign-on (SSO) software solution designed to streamline library access and authentication. This platform enables patrons to log in once and access multiple library resources, databases, and digital collections without requiring separate credentials for each service. The solution simplifies user management, reduces password fatigue, and enhances the user experience by providing seamless access to licensed content and library systems. Implementation includes integration with existing library infrastructure, user provisioning, and support for federated identity management.

    Track record

    8 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has awarded 8 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. JISC Services Limited2× · 25%
    2. IRIS-Connect Ltd1× · 13%
    3. UNICOM Systems, Inc1× · 13%
    4. ACADEMIA LTD1× · 13%
    5. CARDINUS RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED1× · 13%
    6. Ideagen Gael Ltd1× · 13%

    +1 more supplier

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d78c

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