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Media Service tender pipeline notice

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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21 May 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is planning a procurement process for a media service tender, indicated in the recent notice on Find a Tender. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services (CPV codes 79340000 and 79341000). Located in the UKJ12 region of Milton Keynes, this tender process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the future notice date on 1st April 2027, and the contract period set from 1st February 2028 to 31st January 2030, with a maximum potential extension up to 31st January 2032. The procurement is a substantial opportunity with a gross value of £56,000,000 and an estimated net value of £46,000,000, indicating it's above threshold, which means it warrants careful attention from interested businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing sectors to engage with a major university. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale advertising services will find this tender particularly suitable, offering a chance to secure a long-term contract and enhance their business portfolio. The process is suitable for businesses that can demonstrate robust capacity and innovative strategies in delivering advertising services. Participation could lead to substantial business growth, reinforcing a company’s presence in the public sector and opening avenues for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Media Service tender pipeline notice

Notice Description

Pipeline notice for Media Service tender (2027)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069eb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046888-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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