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Agency Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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30 May 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has initiated a procurement process for "Agency Services" related to the disposal of its office in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the category of services in real estate agency, specifically within the industry classification "Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis" (CPV Code: 70300000). The procurement method used was limited competition, below the threshold, and is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 28 April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £54,000 gross (£45,000 net), is set to run from 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2026, and its primary location is Milton Keynes, UKJ12 region. The buyer, The Open University, described as a sub-central government public authority, has contracted with Savills (UK) Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in real estate agency services, especially those experienced in handling office property transactions. Companies with a strong portfolio in managing similar disposals could capitalize on such contracts, expanding their market presence and showcasing their expertise. Although this particular tender has concluded, similar future opportunities may appeal to both large-scale and specialised agencies. Businesses that can offer efficient, competitively priced services are well-suited to compete in this niche sector, particularly if they can demonstrate value in navigating limited competition tenders.

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Notice Title

Agency Services

Notice Description

Agency Services for Disposal of OU Office in Edinburgh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028930-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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

SAVILLS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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