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Content Design Consultancy

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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31 Jul 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Content Design Consultancy," was managed by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, a public authority in sub-central government located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically marketing management consultancy services. The procurement stage has reached completion, having used a direct method without competition, indicating that it was below the threshold requirements. Key dates of the contract include its start date on 30th June 2025 and conclusion on 1st September 2025, with the contract being actively signed on the 30th of June 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialised in content design and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like Rebecca Industries Ltd, which was the successful supplier. The completion of this process exemplifies growth potential for businesses capable of offering tailored consultancy services to educational institutions. Enterprises in the marketing and consultancy fields, possessing expertise in content-focused projects, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurements by sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Content Design Consultancy

Notice Description

Delivery of Content Design consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044850-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 1 Sep 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

REBECCA INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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