---
title: "Media Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052000"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052000.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Media Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052000

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, is planning a procurement process for Media Services, titled "Media Services". This procurement, classified under Advertising services (CPV Code: 79341000), is at the planning stage as of 23rd May 2025. Interested parties should note that the process will move forward with a future notice date set for 1st April 2026. With a budget of £46 million net (£56 million gross) and covering a contract period from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2029, the procurement has the option for renewal extending to January 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and media services to collaborate with a prominent educational institution. It is particularly fitting for firms that can provide comprehensive and innovative media solutions. SMEs with expertise in media planning, buying, and execution will find this a robust opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence by engaging in a long-term governmental contract.

## Notice

The provision of Media Services for the Open University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025551-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025551-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025551-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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