---
title: "Educational services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aaef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# Educational services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aaef

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, involves the provision of educational services under the title "Educational services". This contract falls within the services industry category and is specifically aimed at higher education services. The procurement was executed through a direct, below-threshold method without competition, having reached the award and contract completion stages. The contract was awarded to UCAS MEDIA LIMITED on 8th October 2025, following the contract's commencement on 3rd October 2025, with an end date of 3rd November 2025. Key legal and regulatory frameworks guiding this process include the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the educational services sector to expand their reach within the higher education domain. Companies like UCAS MEDIA LIMITED, which specialise in large-scale educational services, would find themselves well-suited for similar opportunities. The procurement process being direct indicates potential growth areas for businesses that can swiftly provide specialised services without necessitating competitive bids, particularly those with established relationships with public authorities. This contract demonstrates the possibility for efficient administrative processes and potential for consistent procurement opportunities within the educational services sector.

## Notice

Education Services from UCAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063435-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,012 |

## 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 | UCAS MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063435-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063435-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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