---
title: "B2B Public Relations/CFP/PRO/2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05503a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# B2B Public Relations/CFP/PRO/2025

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05503a

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority in the sub-central government category, located in Milton Keynes, UK, has concluded its procurement process titled "B2B Public Relations/CFP/PRO/2025" for public relations services. The process, governed by UK legislation 2023/54, employed a selective procurement method described as a competitive flexible procedure, leading to the award phase concluded in March 2026. The contract, active since 1st February 2026, spans until July 2027, with potential renewals extending until July 2029. The framework agreement with supplier 23red is valued at £947,027, under a closed single-supplier framework model, leveraging a retainer arrangement for individual campaigns.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in public relations, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services within a competitive framework. The Open University's structured multi-stage process favours businesses adept at flexibility and innovation in serving educational and business development sectors. The established contract gives rise to long-term benefits, encouraging sustained engagement and strategic partnerships, particularly for firms seeking to enhance their credentials by supporting higher education institutions. SMEs with experience in framework agreements and fixed rate card models will be well-placed to leverage this opportunity for expansion and influence.

## Notice

The Open University is seeking to establish framework agreement with one supplier for the provision of B2B Public Relations, to the Business Development Unit.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The framework may be extended by a maximum of two periods of twelve months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019618-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £789,189 |
| Lots value | £789,189 |
| Awards value | £947,027 |
| Contracts value | £947,027 |

## 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 | 23RED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019618-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078645-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033797-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019618-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078645-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033797-2025
  19th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home
  The tender documents can be accessed via the link to the Open Universities tendering portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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