Tender

The Provision of Digital Customer Experience and Optimisation Design Services/Res/PRO/2021

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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05 May 2021 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Digital Customer Experience and Optimisation Design Services through a selective procurement method. This procurement process falls under the marketing services industry and is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as OUPA10667, is open for submissions until 7th June 2021, with the potential for an initial contract period of 2 years, which may be extended for up to 4 years. Interested parties will be evaluated in two stages, with the first stage requiring a minimum of five candidates to progress to the second stage, where invitations will be sent on 24th June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, customer experience optimisation, and various related services. Companies with expertise in journey mapping, digital maturity design, and CRM optimisation will find this contract particularly suitable. The Open University's focus on creating compelling digital experiences for prospective students suggests that businesses capable of innovating in digital strategies and enhancing online engagement will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and expand their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Digital Customer Experience and Optimisation Design Services/Res/PRO/2021

Notice Description

The Open University seeks a provider to help the Digital and Customer Experience team within the OU Marketing and Communication organisation to create and curate effective and compelling digital customer experiences for potential new students such that they can easily Find, Choose and Register for their study with the OU to achieve their study goals and life ambitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Digital Customer Experience and Optimisation Design Services The Open University seeks a provider to help the Digital and Customer Experience team within the OU Marketing and Communication organisation to create and curate effective and compelling digital customer experiences for potential new students such that they can easily Find, Choose and Register for their study with the OU to achieve their study goals and life ambitions. The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and may be extended by the OU for 2 further periods up to a maximum of 4 years in total at its discretion.Summary of Key Requirements Analysis Journey Mapping Journey Design Digital Maturity Design Standards CRM Optimisation CRO Optimisation SEO and Content Optimisation

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and may be extended by the OU for 2 further 12 month periods up to a maximum of 4 years in total at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009747-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
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 6BP
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

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

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