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title: "Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4db

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The Open University, a public authority sub-central government entity, focuses on delivering "Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps" as part of their service-based projects. Located in Milton Keynes, the procurement falls under the services category and specifically pertains to hotel meeting and conference services, as per the CPV classification. The contracting process, recorded under id "075432-2025", has moved to the completion and awarding stage, with the contract already actively awarded to SRUC Innovations Limited on 1st June 2025. The project ran throughout June 2025, from 2nd to 30th, with a total gross value of £33,000, although the net amount was £27,500. The procurement employed a direct purchasing method, aligning with below-threshold regulations, which allowed it to proceed without competition.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rural entrepreneurship and innovation workshops, particularly suited for SMEs capable of organising and facilitating high-quality bootcamp events. With SRUC Innovations Limited, a Scotland-based SME, being awarded the contract, the emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurship in rural settings presents potential growth avenues for businesses that can deliver similar services. This procurement could serve as a model or stepping stone for businesses aiming to engage with public sector opportunities in educational and community-driven initiatives, thereby expanding their portfolio and client base in the central government sector.

## Notice

Entrepreneurial Rural Bootcamps for Open University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075432-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## 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 | SRUC INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 17:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075432-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075432-2025
  19th 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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