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Market Research Services

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the awarding of a contract titled "Market Research Services" by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, a public authority within the sub-central government category, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category with specific reference to market research (CPV code 79310000). The contract was awarded to SLS Insight and Planning Limited, an SME based in Sidlesham, United Kingdom. This procurement, initiated via a below-threshold method, reached the award stage on 18 November 2025, and the contract was active from 27 May 2025 to 30 July 2025, with a gross value of £30,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly SMEs looking to extend their profile in working with educational institutions. Companies experienced in delivering tailored research solutions for distinct audiences could find similar tenders beneficial for growth and expansion. With THE OPEN UNIVERSITY as the buyer, potential contractors are presented the opportunity to align with a reputable organisation and gain visibility in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research Services

Notice Description

Market research servies for particular audiences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e35d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074787-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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

SLS INSIGHT AND PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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