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title: "OUPA11602"
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# OUPA11602

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-481a1357-daea-4f63-8fe2-4e1396a6c5fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of debt collection services, identified by the title "OUPA11602," was managed by The Open University. This tender falls under the industry category of "Collection agency services" and pertains to activities within the United Kingdom. The contract aims to secure a debt collection/legal agent to recover unpaid debts from students and corporate or commercial firms. The process progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th April 2026. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at GBP 166,000 and spans from 17th July 2026 to 16th July 2030.

Businesses specialising in collection agency services, particularly those familiar with FCA regulations, will find this opportunity viable for expansion and growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like STA International Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space, given their ability to offer specialised services to academic institutions and commercial firms. The contract provides a significant opportunity for firms capable of managing complex debt recovery processes, offering legal advice, and undertaking legal actions when necessary.

## Notice

Provision of a debt collection/legal agent to recover unpaid debt from Students and Corporate/Commercial firms when the OU has exhausted all internal process and procedures. The activity will include communicating with students and firms, liaising with staff at the OU, legal advice and taking legal action on behalf of the OU. All activity must be undertaken within FCA regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a599369-4ffe-408d-90da-9e249f17bbfa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a599369-4ffe-408d-90da-9e249f17bbfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a599369-4ffe-408d-90da-9e249f17bbfa
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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