Tender

Integrated Communication/RES/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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03 Feb 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is inviting tenders for the provision of integrated communication and public relations services to support its Marketing and Communications teams. The procurement process follows the Public Contract Regulations 2015 using a Restricted Procedure. The contract's initial value is £2,000,000, with an extension option for another year, potentially totalling £3,400,000 over four years. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 5th March 2025, focusing on services located in Milton Keynes (UKJ12). This tender is currently in the active tender stage, having last been updated on 6th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution. Companies with expertise in integrated communication services and experience in managing large-scale PR campaigns will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement process will select the top five highest-scoring bidders through a Standard Supplier Selection Questionnaire, advancing them to the final tender stage. This contract offers a stable partnership with potential extensions, making it well-suited for mid-sized to large enterprises looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Integrated Communication/RES/PRO/2025

Notice Description

The Open University (OU) is seeking a supplier of integrated communication (Public Relations) services to support the organisation Marketing and Communications teams under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Restricted Procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Open University is seeking a supplier of integrated communication (Public Relations) services to support the organisations Marketing and Communications teams.The restricted procurement procedure under the terms of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 requires potential bidders to complete a Standard Supplier Selection Questionnaire in the first instance. The five (5) highest scoring bidders will be invited to the invitation to tender stage. The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years and may be extended by the OU by two further twelve (12) month periods up to a maximum of four years in total. Further details are contained in the procurement documents, via the URL link detailed in this notice.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years and may be extended by the OU for two further periods of twelve (12) months at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004008-2025
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
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
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
Not specified
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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