---
title: "LIPF Innovation Circuit Portfolio development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b53e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# LIPF Innovation Circuit Portfolio development

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b53e

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, involves the development of the Local Innovation Partnership Funded (LIPF) Innovation Circuit Portfolio. This contract was carried out under the industry category of research consultancy services and is classified as a service. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage on 15th June 2026, with Henham Strategy Ltd, an SME based in London, being announced as the supplier. The contract is active, covering the period from 29th May to 25th June 2026, with potential extension until 5th October 2026 if necessary.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and innovation services to gain recognition in the public sector. It creates potential growth for companies with capabilities in developing and managing innovation portfolios. The direct procurement method, allowing for rapid engagement with the buyer, is advantageous for SMEs looking to expand their service delivery to government bodies and public authorities. Businesses seeking to enhance their footprint in the research consultancy domain would particularly find such contracts favourable.

## Notice

Support in developing the Local Innovation Partnership Funded (LIPF) Innovation Circuit Portfolio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056298-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | HENHAM STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056298-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056298-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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