UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Open University (The OU) is seeking to appoint a provider of media services, to include media strategy, domestic and international media planning and buying, econometric modelling, campaign optimisation, media partnerships and other media deliverables. This procurement will include (but not be limited to) the following services:- • Media strategy, planning and buying - all online and offline channels • Econometrics modelling • Campaign optimisation • Media partnerships • Other media deliverables for any OU brand/product as may be required • UK and International markets Audiences may include, but not be limited to: B2C, B2B, & Trade as well other stakeholder groups including consumers, government, employers, donors and community (staff, students and alumni) Any additional purchases related to these services may be made with the successful supplier to support continuity of service, any options will be set out in the tender documents. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Open University (The OU) is seeking to appoint a provider of media services, to include media strategy, domestic and international media planning and buying, econometric modelling, campaign optimisation, media partnerships and other media deliverables.

The Open University is seeking to establish a multi provider framework for the provision of a range of programme, project and change management consultancy services. The information in the procurement documents outlines the OU’s scope of the requirements and high level delivery objectives.

The OU is looking to award a contract for a Commercialisation Support Organisation (CSO) to provide support in the exploitation of the Universities research Intellectual Property (IP). The information in Appendix 2 outlines the OU’s scope of the requirements and high-level delivery objectives

The OU requires the supply of coated printing paper and board in 100gsm and 300gsm weights in varying sheet and reel sizes, delivered to contracted print suppliers, for book production. Both the paper and board must be certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The contract will be for 3 years with a possible 12 month extension to a total length not exceeding 4 years.

The Open University are inviting tenders for the provision of Refrigeration Maintenance at the Open University premises at Milton Keynes, Manchester, Nottingham and Wellingborough Warehouse.The maintenance service includes planned maintenance, inspection and testing, maintenance repairs, emergency maintenance and keeping records to comply with the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations.The refrigeration equipment includes cassette and split type cooling systems, air cooled package chillers, AHU DX coil and chilled water circuits, unitary cooling units, adiabatic evaporative coolers and catering facility cold rooms and freezers.The Contract shall commence on the 1st April 2024 for a period of 3 years plus the option to extend for 12 monthsThe OU is of the opinion that TUPE shall apply to this contract.

The Open University is seeking a supplier of brand tracking services to support the organisation in measuring awareness and perceptions of the Open University brand, competitor brands and evaluate the success of our specific campaigns amongst potential students in all UK nations. The contract may also include brand tracking services among other audiences such as current students, alumni and employers.

The Open University (O.U) is seeking a contractor for cleaning services at its sites at Walton Hall (Milton Keynes) and 7 affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Ireland (northern) and Wales. Cleaning services are to be provided for office areas, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, circulation areas, washrooms, kitchens, catering areas and window cleaning. Window cleaning includes internal and external glass and cleaning external signage across all 7 sites. The contract will commence on the 1st September 2025 for initially a 3 year term with an option of two further 12 month extensions.The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

The Open University (O.U) is seeking a contractor for cleaning services at its sites at Walton Hall (Milton Keynes) and 7 affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Ireland (northern) and Wales. Cleaning services are to be provided for office areas, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, circulation areas, washrooms, kitchens, catering areas and window cleaning. Window cleaning includes internal and external glass and cleaning external signage across all 7 sites. The contract will commence on the 1st September 2025 for initially a 3 year term with an option of two further 12 month extensions. The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Open University (OU) is seeking a supplier of integrated communication (Public Relations) services to support the organisation Marketing and Communications teams under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Restricted Procedure.

The Open University is seeking to establish framework agreement with one supplier for the provision of B2B Public Relations, to the Business Development Unit.

The Open University (OU) is seeking a Technology Partner(s) (TP) to provide resource with the comprehensive technical and non-technical expertise required to support and deliver its objectives in two main areas, lotted accordingly. • Lot 1 Run and Maintain: ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and applications. • Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: technology skills to support the OU’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Open Learn environment. The OU are looking to award one contract for each Lot to one or more suppliers, if both lots are awarded to a single supplier two contracts will be issued. Each contract will be for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional five (5), giving a potential total contract term of up to ten (10) years per Lot. The following sets out the maximum, capped contract value per Lot across the initial term (5 years), with no minimum commitment: • Lot 1 Run and Maintain: Up to £50 million • Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: up to £5 million The Extension options per Lot will be capped at the same value as the Initial term with no minimum commitment: • Lot 1 Run and Maintain: Up to an additional £50 million • Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: Up to an additional £5 million Giving a total contract value, including all possible extension options of: • Lot 1 Run and Maintain: Up to £100 million • Lot 2 Moodle Specialist: Up to £10 million

The Open University is commencing a competitive procurement, via a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) to establish a closed framework for the supply of printed book production (to include paper supply, printing, finishing and binding) of educational materials for delivery into the The Open University's warehouse. The framework will support the production of printed learning materials for The Open University’s students, with annual production volumes across a range of publication formats. The framework will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend by up to two further twelve (12)‑month periods, to a maximum duration of four (4) years. Interested companies are invited to complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire in Stage 1 of the process. Following evaluation, the five (5) highest scoring suppliers will be invited to participate in the tender stage, Stage 2. At the conclusion of the procurement, the two (2) highest scoring suppliers will be appointed to the closed framework.