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OUPA11602

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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03 Jun 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of debt collection services, identified by the title "OUPA11602," was managed by The Open University. This tender falls under the industry category of "Collection agency services" and pertains to activities within the United Kingdom. The contract aims to secure a debt collection/legal agent to recover unpaid debts from students and corporate or commercial firms. The process progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th April 2026. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at GBP 166,000 and spans from 17th July 2026 to 16th July 2030.

Businesses specialising in collection agency services, particularly those familiar with FCA regulations, will find this opportunity viable for expansion and growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like STA International Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space, given their ability to offer specialised services to academic institutions and commercial firms. The contract provides a significant opportunity for firms capable of managing complex debt recovery processes, offering legal advice, and undertaking legal actions when necessary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OUPA11602

Notice Description

Provision of a debt collection/legal agent to recover unpaid debt from Students and Corporate/Commercial firms when the OU has exhausted all internal process and procedures. The activity will include communicating with students and firms, liaising with staff at the OU, legal advice and taking legal action on behalf of the OU. All activity must be undertaken within FCA regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-481a1357-daea-4f63-8fe2-4e1396a6c5fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a599369-4ffe-408d-90da-9e249f17bbfa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2030 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STA International Limited

Further Information

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