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16 Jun 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by The Open University, a sub-central public authority located in Milton Keynes, focused on the provision of a university profile and course listing. This project falls within the advertising and marketing services category. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and has since progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at £35,000, is active and commenced on 1st July 2026, with a completion date set for 30th June 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is The Student Room Group Limited, based in Brighton.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses operating within the advertising and marketing service sectors, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive profile and course listing services for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on higher education marketing could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their client base and enhancing their credibility within the sector. Given the procurement's direct nature, enterprises with strong, established relationships with public institutions or niche expertise stand well-placed to compete in such tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

University Profile and Course Listing

Notice Description

To provide the OU with a university profile and course listing on this well known university guide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056497-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE STUDENT ROOM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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