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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by The Open University, a public authority in the UK, and focused on procuring legal services under the title "Legal Services". Located in Milton Keynes (region UKJ12), this procurement falls under the services industry category. The contract with Anderson Law LLP was awarded on 22nd May 2026 and is set to remain active until 31st July 2026. The procurement method was direct, operating below the threshold without competition, and the award was tagged under the "award" and "contract" stages with the process now marked as complete. The gross contract value is £34,800 and was finalised with a legal basis under legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for legal service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public authorities like The Open University. Although the direct procurement method indicates no open competition, similar opportunities may arise in the future, offering a pathway for SMEs specialising in legal services to develop their portfolios and build relationships with educational institutions. Companies located in or able to deliver services to the region of Milton Keynes would be particularly well-placed to benefit from future contracts of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

For the provision of legal services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d407
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070658-2026
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 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
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

ANDERSON LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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