Award

B2B Public Relations/CFP/PRO/2025

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 15:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Dec 2025 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 14:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority in the sub-central government category, located in Milton Keynes, UK, has concluded its procurement process titled "B2B Public Relations/CFP/PRO/2025" for public relations services. The process, governed by UK legislation 2023/54, employed a selective procurement method described as a competitive flexible procedure, leading to the award phase concluded in March 2026. The contract, active since 1st February 2026, spans until July 2027, with potential renewals extending until July 2029. The framework agreement with supplier 23red is valued at £947,027, under a closed single-supplier framework model, leveraging a retainer arrangement for individual campaigns.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in public relations, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services within a competitive framework. The Open University's structured multi-stage process favours businesses adept at flexibility and innovation in serving educational and business development sectors. The established contract gives rise to long-term benefits, encouraging sustained engagement and strategic partnerships, particularly for firms seeking to enhance their credentials by supporting higher education institutions. SMEs with experience in framework agreements and fixed rate card models will be well-placed to leverage this opportunity for expansion and influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B2B Public Relations/CFP/PRO/2025

Notice Description

The Open University is seeking to establish framework agreement with one supplier for the provision of B2B Public Relations, to the Business Development Unit.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The framework may be extended by a maximum of two periods of twelve months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05503a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£789,189 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£789,189 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£947,027 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£947,027 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

23RED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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