---
title: "Open University Validated Partners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc1a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2025-11-18"
---

# Open University Validated Partners

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc1a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The City of Liverpool College, located at The Learning Exchange, Liverpool, United Kingdom, has concluded with an active award to The Open University. This procurement, which falls under the services category with a focus on administrative educational services, is aimed at establishing Open University validated partners for the provision of courses and annual validation charges. The procurement was executed via a direct, below-threshold method without competition, categorised under a light-touch regime. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st December 2025 and will run until 30th November 2027, with the potential to extend until 30th November 2029. The contract was signed on 18th November 2025, with the total gross value amounting to £282,720.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large-scale educational service providers, as it demonstrates a successful partnership between public and educational institutions within the UK. Businesses in the educational sector that can offer specialised services and collaborative academic programs are well-suited for such contracts. With the contract being a rolling agreement, there is potential for continuous engagement and sustained income for involved parties, making it an attractive proposition for institutions seeking long-term collaboration in the field of educational service provision.

## Notice

Open University validated partners with The City of Liverpool College for the provision of courses and annual validation charges, rolling contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074714-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £282,720 |
| Contracts value | £282,720 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 9DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 11:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074714-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 16:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071756-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071753-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074714-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071756-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071753-2025
  6th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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