---
title: "Space Product Assurance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067046"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Space Product Assurance Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067046

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by The Open University in Milton Keynes, UK, pertains to "Space Product Assurance Services" under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process has reached the award stage, as indicated by the tag "award" and "contract." The procurement method used was below threshold, and the contract details were published on 20th March 2026. The contract period is from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a total gross value of £86,400. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement falls under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting and product assurance services looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Large enterprises specialising in quality assurance and consultancy services like RC1 Consultants Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities. The contract allows businesses to showcase their capability in delivering specialised services to public authorities, potentially paving the way for future collaborations at a governmental level.

## Notice

Product Assurance Manager (PA & QA support)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025735-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,000 |

## 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 | RC1 CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025735-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025735-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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