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15 Jun 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Open University, a sub-central government public authority in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, pertains to a project titled "Marcomms YouTube Project." The project involves optimising existing YouTube content and consolidating it into a single channel. This tender falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services and has been marked as complete as of 15th June 2026. The procurement was conducted through a process identified as "Below threshold - unknown" for services and is situated at a national level in the UK with specific delivery in Milton Keynes. The contract began on 27th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the marketing and digital content sector. Particularly, organisations with expertise in digital marketing, content management, or social media optimisation would find this project appealing. Such businesses will gain exposure and experience by working with a prestigious institution like The Open University. The contract was awarded to Stratos Creative Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Leighton Buzzard, indicating that SMEs with strong creative capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Marcomms YouTube Project

Notice Description

One-off project to optimize existing YouTube content on 3 channels - and consolidate all content into 1 main YouTube channel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056154-2026
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,063 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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

STRATOS CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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