Award

Supply of Curtains and Blinds

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Curtains and Blinds" was managed by the buying organisation Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England. Classified under the CPV code 39515000, the procurement falls within the industry category of goods, specifically targeting curtains and textile blinds. The process was undertaken through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key milestones included a tender period that concluded on 1st August 2025, with the contract being awarded on 1st September 2025 to Custom Group Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £96,000, is set to run from 1st October 2025 until 30th September 2029, with delivery specified for the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs in the textile and curtain supply sector by facilitating entry through a framework agreement call-off. It is particularly well-suited to businesses that can efficiently deliver goods within the specified time frames and meet the procurement criteria outlined by the Open University. Companies with experience in supplying curtains and blinds, and with the capability to operate within the South East region, stand to benefit significantly from this contract award. The engagement enhances business visibility and provides a stable revenue stream over the contract duration, fostering long-term growth for the supplier firm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Curtains and Blinds

Notice Description

Supply of Curtains and Blinds

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12cf19cc-3abc-4e5b-b68c-54fff77c8d38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f40091b-c975-4f38-860e-9b22b4fb0c87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908655814

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUSTOM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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