---
title: "Creative Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05219b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05219b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Creative Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05219b

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, is in the planning stage for a procurement process to secure Creative Services. This tender, identified as OUPA10799, involves marketing services and is set in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The process falls under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £3,300,000 (excluding VAT). Currently planned, the contract is expected to start on 1st February 2027 and run until 31st January 2029, with the possibility of renewal. A future notice for this procurement is anticipated to be published by 1st April 2026.

This planned procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the marketing and creative services industries to expand their portfolios and enter partnership with a reputable educational institution. Companies experienced in providing marketing services, especially those with the capability to meet the needs of a large educational buyer like The Open University, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could offer long-term growth prospects given the potential for contract renewal up to 2031.

## Notice

The provision of Creative 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/026020-2025 |
| 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 | £3,300,000 |
| 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

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026020-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026020-2025
  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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