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Relocations Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by The Open University, focussed on obtaining relocation services at Walton Hall and various regions. The procurement falls under the industry category of relocation services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This process has progressed to the award stage. Key details include an award date of 28th October 2025, and the service contract duration spans from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2028. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement with an overall value of GBP 180,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in relocation services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations for prominent educational institutions. With Harrow Green Limited already awarded the contract, enterprises looking to enter this market should consider aligning with similar procurement opportunities. The tender may not be ideal for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, given the specific complexities and scale involved. However, it presents an excellent opportunity for established companies with a robust operational capacity in the relocation industry.

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Notice Title

Relocations Services

Notice Description

Relocation Services at Walton Hall and Nations and Regions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efc94c1d-5a6e-406a-a4f1-b3b004717659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de7d7eb-0384-49ea-a27d-4a1e23db9514
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2028 2-3 years
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARROW GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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