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Nationally Representative Online Survey

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Nationally Representative Online Survey" was conducted by The Open University, a public authority within the sub-central government based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically research services. The procurement method used was limited, with below-threshold limited competition. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Strand Partners Limited on 7th April 2025. The project started on 7th April 2025 and concluded on 30th April 2025. The procurement aimed at a national survey to gauge public awareness influenced by recent BBC/Open University programmes.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in research services. Businesses capable of delivering large-scale surveys and analysing public awareness trends are well-poised to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, companies with experience in collaboration with educational institutions or media-related entities may find additional opportunities stemming from this type of contract, especially in the area of analytics and data-driven insights.

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Notice Title

Nationally Representative Online Survey

Notice Description

Nationally representative online survey looking at potential influence on public awareness of recently aired popular BBC/OU programmes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034152-2025
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
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 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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