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Rural Business Bootcamp

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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01 Aug 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rural Business Bootcamp" organised by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has concluded with the award of the contract. This public authority, part of the sub-central government sector, sought the delivery of a two-day bootcamp located at the SRUC Barony Campus, Edinburgh. The procurement, identified under ID OUPA11542, falls into the services category with a specific focus on training services. It utilised a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status, proceeding without competition. The tender was initiated with a contract signing date on 16th June 2025, and the active contract period spanned from 23rd to 30th June 2025, with a total value of £33,000 gross.

This opportunity presented by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY can be highly advantageous for businesses involved in the services and training sector, particularly those with an interest in rural business development. The tailor-made nature of the bootcamp offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational and professional development services. Although this specific contract was executed directly with SRUC, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, businesses with capabilities in delivering similar projects may find future opportunities by staying informed about potential public sector needs in training services across the UK.

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Notice Title

Rural Business Bootcamp

Notice Description

Delivery of a 2 day Rural Business Bootcamp held at the SRUC Barony Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045126-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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

SRUC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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