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Public Sentiment Analysis Study

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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11 Apr 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for a "Public Sentiment Analysis Study" focused on public awareness of recent BBC/Open University programmes. This contract, classified under the industry category of research services, falls within the services procurement category and was carried out through a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value. The process reached the award stage, with a contract start date of 8th April 2025 and an end date of 30th April 2025, with the contract being signed on 7th April 2025. The total contract value is GBP 35,000. The awarded supplier, Strand Partners Limited, is based in London.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of delivering insightful public sentiment analysis. SMEs like Strand Partners Limited stand to benefit significantly, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to secure future contracts of this nature. Participating in such public procurement processes can lead to heightened visibility, enhanced credibility, and potential future collaborations with notable institutions like The Open University.

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Notice Title

Public Sentiment Analysis Study

Notice Description

Public Sentiment Analysis Study on public awareness of recently aired popular BBC/OU programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05013c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014526-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRAND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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