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Market Research

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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19 Nov 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, recently completed a procurement process for market research services with a contract award date of 30th October 2025. The procurement, identified as "Market Research" under project ID OUPA11387, was executed using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The associated contract, valued at £92,900 out of a gross value of £111,480, runs from 3rd November 2025 to 6th February 2026. Decision Technology Limited, based in London, was awarded the contract to deliver these services primarily in the UKJ12 region, corresponding with their large-scale business capabilities. This process reached the award stage with the status marked as complete.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in services related to market research. Companies with expertise in the field can look to such procurements for expanding their portfolios with reputable clients like The Open University. The market research industry, notably classified under CPV code 79310000, is critical for data-driven decision-making and offers lucrative opportunities for service providers who can support educational institutions in strategic planning and insights. With the contract already awarded, businesses should monitor similar opportunities in the future to leverage their competencies in delivering high-quality market research solutions.

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Notice Title

Market Research

Notice Description

Market research services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075034-2025
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
Large

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
£92,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 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

DECISION TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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