---
title: "Media Service tender pipeline notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069eb2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Media Service tender pipeline notice

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069eb2

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## Summary

The Open University is planning a procurement process for a media service tender, indicated in the recent notice on Find a Tender. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services (CPV codes 79340000 and 79341000). Located in the UKJ12 region of Milton Keynes, this tender process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the future notice date on 1st April 2027, and the contract period set from 1st February 2028 to 31st January 2030, with a maximum potential extension up to 31st January 2032. The procurement is a substantial opportunity with a gross value of £56,000,000 and an estimated net value of £46,000,000, indicating it's above threshold, which means it warrants careful attention from interested businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing sectors to engage with a major university. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale advertising services will find this tender particularly suitable, offering a chance to secure a long-term contract and enhance their business portfolio. The process is suitable for businesses that can demonstrate robust capacity and innovative strategies in delivering advertising services. Participation could lead to substantial business growth, reinforcing a company’s presence in the public sector and opening avenues for future collaborations.

## Notice

Pipeline notice for Media Service tender (2027)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046888-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046888-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046888-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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