Planning

Brand Tracking/PIN/PRO/2024

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

03 Oct 2024 at 20:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) is planning to initiate a public procurement process for Brand Tracking services, categorised under market research services (CPV code 79310000). This procurement will take place in the UK with Milton Keynes being a key location (region UKJ12). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a Request for Information Questionnaire to be submitted by 23rd October 2024. The aim is to measure awareness and perceptions of the OU brand among potential students across all UK nations and possibly include other audiences such as students, alumni, and employers. This opportunity is targeted at market research agencies specialising in brand health and advertising tracking.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the market research industry to collaborate with a leading educational institution. Companies with expertise in brand awareness measurement and consumer perception analysis will find this tender particularly appealing. By engaging in this competitive tender, businesses can leverage their insights to help OU shape its advertising and branding strategies, thereby gaining exposure and credibility in the educational sector. The commitment to regular surveys and comprehensive research projects offers long-term potential for growth and sustained business relationships.

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Notice Title

Brand Tracking/PIN/PRO/2024

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice to inform the market of the intention by the Open University (the OU) to procure Brand Tracking services; and commence early market engagement.The OU would like to hear from market research suppliers willing to participate in an early market engagement exercise in the marketing field of Brand Health and Advertising Tracking. The purpose of this notice is to:- understand industry developments;- forecast future trends;- assist the OU in drafting requirements for the future procurement opportunity;- gauge the level of interest in the project from the market.Suppliers are invited to complete and submit the Request for Information Questionnaire on In-Tend as provided in the contact details above. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The OU will soon be embarking on a competitive tender for our Brand Tracking research services. The requirement is likely to involve measuring awareness and perceptions of the OU brand among potential students in all UK nations. It may also include recall of integrated campaigns, brand perceptions, competitive positioning and shifting perceptions among consumers.The competitive tender will also include the option to include regular surveys of other important OU audiences like students, Alumni and employers.Agencies that would like to participate in this early market engagement exercise must do so via the OU's e-tendering website, In-Tend:-https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversityTo participate, agencies are invited to complete and submit the Request for Information Questionnaire no later 23rd October via the correspondence function on In-Tend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a5ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031798-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
OU Procurement
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908274066

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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