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Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by The Open University, a public authority sub-central government entity, focuses on delivering "Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps" as part of their service-based projects. Located in Milton Keynes, the procurement falls under the services category and specifically pertains to hotel meeting and conference services, as per the CPV classification. The contracting process, recorded under id "075432-2025", has moved to the completion and awarding stage, with the contract already actively awarded to SRUC Innovations Limited on 1st June 2025. The project ran throughout June 2025, from 2nd to 30th, with a total gross value of £33,000, although the net amount was £27,500. The procurement employed a direct purchasing method, aligning with below-threshold regulations, which allowed it to proceed without competition.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rural entrepreneurship and innovation workshops, particularly suited for SMEs capable of organising and facilitating high-quality bootcamp events. With SRUC Innovations Limited, a Scotland-based SME, being awarded the contract, the emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurship in rural settings presents potential growth avenues for businesses that can deliver similar services. This procurement could serve as a model or stepping stone for businesses aiming to engage with public sector opportunities in educational and community-driven initiatives, thereby expanding their portfolio and client base in the central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps

Notice Description

Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps for Open University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075432-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference 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
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
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
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 INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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