---
title: "Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Market Research

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b45

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## Summary

The procurement process for a market research project by The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, concluded on 21st January 2026. The contract was awarded to Cosmos Engagement Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically targets market research services, identified by the CPV code 79310000. The process used was below the threshold, with the contract running from 21st January 2026 to 31st May 2026. The contract is valued at £80,040 gross.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in market research, particularly SMEs equipped to address higher education sector needs. The project offers an opportunity to collaborate with a well-established institution like The Open University, enhancing credibility and market presence. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive market analysis and reporting could harness this project to further establish their expertise, expand their portfolio within the educational sector, and strengthen their position in the UK market.

## Notice

Procurement for a provider of market research services to undertake a higher education market research project for the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005366-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,700 |

## 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 | COSMOS ENGAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005366-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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