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title: "Prospectus Services/RES/PRO/2024"
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# Prospectus Services/RES/PRO/2024

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1a7403-ee45-45fe-81fa-d5f6f72df3f9

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## Summary

The Open University is seeking to establish framework agreements for Prospectus Services Lead Agency and Production Agency. The total contract value is £426,000. The procurement method is a selective process with a tender deadline on 8th February 2024. The contract period is from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The buying organisation is The Open University located in Milton Keynes, England. The industry category is marketing services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services to compete for framework agreements with The Open University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in lead production of prospectuses or production agencies should apply based on their expertise and capacity to fulfil the requirements outlined in the tender. It is important to note the restriction that bidders can only apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2, not both.

## Notice

The Open University (OU) is seeking to establish two framework agreements with a single supplier for the provision of : Lot 1 Prospectus Services Lead Agency. Value:PS259,000 Responsible for the lead production of the University's core prospectuses, which include artwork and templates for the entire suite. They will work closely with other design teams to ensure that guidelines are adhered to. Currently they are responsible for the production of seven of the core prospectuses. Lot 2 Prospectus Services Production Agency. Value: PS167,000 The OU is looking to award a contract to one supplier who will be responsible for the production of six of the University's prospectuses. In total the University produces 17 core prospectuses between the months of August and March each year. Bidders must only apply for either Lot 1 OR Lot 2, not both. This is to ensure The OU awards the framework agreements to a different agency per Lot. Additional information: The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b4bf60-b16c-47f2-9eb1-47611c6ae581 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £426,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b4bf60-b16c-47f2-9eb1-47611c6ae581

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b4bf60-b16c-47f2-9eb1-47611c6ae581
  8th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home

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