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15 Jun 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, involves the development of the Local Innovation Partnership Funded (LIPF) Innovation Circuit Portfolio. This contract was carried out under the industry category of research consultancy services and is classified as a service. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage on 15th June 2026, with Henham Strategy Ltd, an SME based in London, being announced as the supplier. The contract is active, covering the period from 29th May to 25th June 2026, with potential extension until 5th October 2026 if necessary.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and innovation services to gain recognition in the public sector. It creates potential growth for companies with capabilities in developing and managing innovation portfolios. The direct procurement method, allowing for rapid engagement with the buyer, is advantageous for SMEs looking to expand their service delivery to government bodies and public authorities. Businesses seeking to enhance their footprint in the research consultancy domain would particularly find such contracts favourable.

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Notice Title

LIPF Innovation Circuit Portfolio development

Notice Description

Support in developing the Local Innovation Partnership Funded (LIPF) Innovation Circuit Portfolio

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b53e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056298-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy 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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 30 days
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

HENHAM STRATEGY

Further Information

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