Multi Disciplinary Consultancy Services - STEM Consolidation

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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09 Jun 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Multi Disciplinary Consultancy Services - STEM Consolidation" project overseen by the Open University has reached the award stage, with AECOM Limited being the successful bidder. This tender, categorised under building consultancy services, aims to provide multidisciplinary services for a STEM Consolidation project in the South East of the United Kingdom. With a contract value of £299,570, the procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 27th January 2027, with key activities having started shortly after the tender period ended on 11th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sectors. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting the procurement's suitability criteria. The procurement demands a sophisticated understanding of building consultancy within the educational sector, offering a platform for firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary services to expand their portfolios and fortify their presence in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Multi Disciplinary Consultancy Services - STEM Consolidation

Notice Description

Multi disciplinary services for STEM Consolidation project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-643caeda-0692-4a9b-a260-1ed0ed9d2ae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b1632a-2be9-4266-92d0-b888cf6272db
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,570 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,570 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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