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title: "Market Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e35d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# Market Research Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e35d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the awarding of a contract titled "Market Research Services" by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, a public authority within the sub-central government category, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category with specific reference to market research (CPV code 79310000). The contract was awarded to SLS Insight and Planning Limited, an SME based in Sidlesham, United Kingdom. This procurement, initiated via a below-threshold method, reached the award stage on 18 November 2025, and the contract was active from 27 May 2025 to 30 July 2025, with a gross value of £30,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly SMEs looking to extend their profile in working with educational institutions. Companies experienced in delivering tailored research solutions for distinct audiences could find similar tenders beneficial for growth and expansion. With THE OPEN UNIVERSITY as the buyer, potential contractors are presented the opportunity to align with a reputable organisation and gain visibility in the academic sector.

## Notice

Market research servies for particular audiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074787-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | SLS INSIGHT AND PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074787-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074787-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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