• How do I seek out opportunities to do business with the OU?
• How does The Open University purchase from suppliers?
• What types of goods and services does The Open University buy?
• Does The Open University belong to any HE consortiums?
• What are The Open University’s Payment Terms?
• Does The Open University have a Modern Slavery Statement?

Q: How do I seek out opportunities to do business with the OU?

A: New tender opportunities are advertised and processed on The Open University's e-tendering portal called Intend.

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Q: How does The Open University purchase from suppliers?

A: The Open University will issue a purchase order for goods and services, which must be quoted on all invoices received. For low value, ad-hoc purchases we use procurement cards.

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Q: What types of goods and services does The Open University buy?

A: Production of student module materials, IT software and hardware, estate management services, marketing, and business consultancy.

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Q: Does The Open University belong to any HE consortiums?

A: We belong to the Southern University Purchasing Consortium (SUPC).

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Q: What are The Open University’s Payment Terms?

A: The University’s payment terms are 30 days from invoice date.

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Q: Does The Open University have a Modern Slavery Statement?

A: Yes. Our Modern Slavery Statement is updated annually. You can find the link to our most recent statement in the footer of this page. 

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