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Research and design of evidence-backed APP student profiles

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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06 May 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for the research and design of evidence-backed APP student profiles, aimed at understanding the experiences of Black students and those in the IMDQ-1 area. This project, located in Milton Keynes, UK, falls under the services industry category, specifically research services. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage on 22 April 2025, with Humankind Research Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to conclude on 31 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in educational research, diversity, and student profiling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in comprehensive research and data analysis could leverage this project to showcase their skills and potentially secure similar contracts within the public authority sector. Businesses attuned to direct procurement methods without competition may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth in this space.

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Notice Title

Research and design of evidence-backed APP student profiles

Notice Description

An external research agency, to design and conduct research to understand the experiences of OU Black students and students in IMDQ-1 area. The project concludes with a final report and presentation, along with the development of student personas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019155-2025
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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

HUMANKIND RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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