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Statistical analysis services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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25 Apr 2025 at 13:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for statistical analysis services. The contract was awarded directly without competition, classified as below threshold. DataHE, a large-scale supplier based in London, was selected for this service. The procurement falls under the industry category of market and economic research, polling, and statistics, serving the geographical region of UKJ1. The tender reached the contract stage on 25 April 2025, and the contractual obligations are set to run from 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2025.

This procurement provides actionable opportunities for businesses excelling in statistical and data analysis, particularly those capable of delivering nuanced market and economic research services. Although the contract did not involve open competitive bidding, it highlights the potential for similar future procurements where expertise in statistical services is crucial. Businesses with existing robust portfolios in data analysis, especially those equipped to provide comprehensive research for education sectors, can leverage these opportunities for growth and expansion. Furthermore, entities seeking to engage with educational institutions should consider aligning with similar industry categories to enhance their competitive advantage in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statistical analysis services

Notice Description

Statistical analysis services for the Open University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017062-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DATAHE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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