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title: "Research and design of evidence-backed APP student profiles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d46"
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# Research and design of evidence-backed APP student profiles

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d46

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## Summary

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for the research and design of evidence-backed APP student profiles, aimed at understanding the experiences of Black students and those in the IMDQ-1 area. This project, located in Milton Keynes, UK, falls under the services industry category, specifically research services. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage on 22 April 2025, with Humankind Research Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to conclude on 31 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in educational research, diversity, and student profiling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in comprehensive research and data analysis could leverage this project to showcase their skills and potentially secure similar contracts within the public authority sector. Businesses attuned to direct procurement methods without competition may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth in this space.

## Notice

An external research agency, to design and conduct research to understand the experiences of OU Black students and students in IMDQ-1 area. The project concludes with a final report and presentation, along with the development of student personas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019155-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | HUMANKIND RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019155-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019155-2025
  6th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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