---
title: "Public Sentiment Analysis Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05013c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-11"
---

# Public Sentiment Analysis Study

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05013c

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for a "Public Sentiment Analysis Study" focused on public awareness of recent BBC/Open University programmes. This contract, classified under the industry category of research services, falls within the services procurement category and was carried out through a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value. The process reached the award stage, with a contract start date of 8th April 2025 and an end date of 30th April 2025, with the contract being signed on 7th April 2025. The total contract value is GBP 35,000. The awarded supplier, Strand Partners Limited, is based in London.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of delivering insightful public sentiment analysis. SMEs like Strand Partners Limited stand to benefit significantly, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to secure future contracts of this nature. Participating in such public procurement processes can lead to heightened visibility, enhanced credibility, and potential future collaborations with notable institutions like The Open University.

## Notice

Public Sentiment Analysis Study on public awareness of recently aired popular BBC/OU programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014526-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| 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 | STRAND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014526-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014526-2025
  11th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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