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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£166,000

OUPA11602

Published
Published 3 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2026

Overview

The Open University procured debt collection and legal recovery services from an external agent to recover unpaid debt from students and corporate clients after internal procedures have been exhausted. The contract, awarded to STA International Limited for £166,000 in April 2026, includes communications with debtors, liaison with university staff, legal advice, and legal action, all conducted in compliance with FCA regulations.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£166,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Collection agency services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£166,000
Award date
29 April 2026
Contract period
16 July 2026 → 16 July 2030
Winner
  • STA International Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    3 June 2026

Contracting authority

  • OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

    Buyer

    MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom

    GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/3TQF8m8D

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