Tender

Prospectus Services/RES/PRO/2024

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is seeking to establish framework agreements for Prospectus Services Lead Agency and Production Agency. The total contract value is £426,000. The procurement method is a selective process with a tender deadline on 8th February 2024. The contract period is from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The buying organisation is The Open University located in Milton Keynes, England. The industry category is marketing services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services to compete for framework agreements with The Open University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in lead production of prospectuses or production agencies should apply based on their expertise and capacity to fulfil the requirements outlined in the tender. It is important to note the restriction that bidders can only apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2, not both.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prospectus Services/RES/PRO/2024

Notice Description

The Open University (OU) is seeking to establish two framework agreements with a single supplier for the provision of : Lot 1 Prospectus Services Lead Agency. Value:PS259,000 Responsible for the lead production of the University's core prospectuses, which include artwork and templates for the entire suite. They will work closely with other design teams to ensure that guidelines are adhered to. Currently they are responsible for the production of seven of the core prospectuses. Lot 2 Prospectus Services Production Agency. Value: PS167,000 The OU is looking to award a contract to one supplier who will be responsible for the production of six of the University's prospectuses. In total the University produces 17 core prospectuses between the months of August and March each year. Bidders must only apply for either Lot 1 OR Lot 2, not both. This is to ensure The OU awards the framework agreements to a different agency per Lot. Additional information: The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb1a7403-ee45-45fe-81fa-d5f6f72df3f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b4bf60-b16c-47f2-9eb1-47611c6ae581
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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