---
title: "University Listings Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056af6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056af6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-01"
---

# University Listings Site

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056af6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Open University, involved the direct engagement of services for placing advertising on The Student Room website. The contract, titled "University Listings Site", falls under the advertising and marketing services category. It pertains to the public authority - sub-central government sector and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within Milton Keynes. This process used a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, marking the status as complete. The award was completed on 2nd June 2025, and the contract spans from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2026, with a total value of £30,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses engaged in advertising and marketing services, particularly those looking to work in the education sector. Companies that can provide targeted advertising platforms or possess expertise in educational marketing would find this type of contract beneficial for growth. The Student Room Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was the successful supplier awarded the contract. Businesses of similar scale and specialisation may find such opportunities particularly suited to their capacity for fulfilling direct service contracts within the educational sector.

## Notice

Placement of OU advertising on The Student Room website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045064-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | THE STUDENT ROOM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045064-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045064-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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