---
title: "Integrated Communication/RES/PRO/2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db17"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-06"
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# Integrated Communication/RES/PRO/2025

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db17

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## Summary

The Open University is inviting tenders for the provision of integrated communication and public relations services to support its Marketing and Communications teams. The procurement process follows the Public Contract Regulations 2015 using a Restricted Procedure. The contract's initial value is £2,000,000, with an extension option for another year, potentially totalling £3,400,000 over four years. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 5th March 2025, focusing on services located in Milton Keynes (UKJ12). This tender is currently in the active tender stage, having last been updated on 6th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations services to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution. Companies with expertise in integrated communication services and experience in managing large-scale PR campaigns will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement process will select the top five highest-scoring bidders through a Standard Supplier Selection Questionnaire, advancing them to the final tender stage. This contract offers a stable partnership with potential extensions, making it well-suited for mid-sized to large enterprises looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector.

## Notice

The Open University (OU) is seeking a supplier of integrated communication (Public Relations) services to support the organisation Marketing and Communications teams under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Restricted Procedure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Open University is seeking a supplier of integrated communication (Public Relations) services to support the organisations Marketing and Communications teams.The restricted procurement procedure under the terms of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 requires potential bidders to complete a Standard Supplier Selection Questionnaire in the first instance. The five (5) highest scoring bidders will be invited to the invitation to tender stage. The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years and may be extended by the OU by two further twelve (12) month periods up to a maximum of four years in total. Further details are contained in the procurement documents, via the URL link detailed in this notice.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years and may be extended by the OU for two further periods of twelve (12) months at its discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004008-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6BP |
| 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004008-2025
- 3 Feb 2025 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003498-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/BuyerProfiles

## Provenance

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