Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Milton Keynes Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- The Open University
- Value
- £360,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
- Sector
- Education & training · Adult-education services at university level (CPV 80430000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date2 Jul 2026
- Published10 Sep 2026Published 70 days after the contract date
Description
Growing social workers "from within" fosters a workforce with a deep understanding of the council's values, policies, and local systems. Apprentices trained in the council are more likely to remain with the organisation long-term, reducing turnover and reliance on agency staff. This continuity directly benefits service users through more stable relationships and consistent decision-making.
About the supplier
The Open University: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 03221609).