Public sector case studies

Over 500 healthcare providers and 145 local authorities use The Open University (OU) to advance their staff and enhance their services.

They know a highly skilled workforce is key to delivering the positive outcomes their patients, customers and residents expect. They also understand the important role L&D plays in recruiting, rewarding and retaining staff in the public sector.

Procuring education via a Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System

The OU understands that in the public sector, many organisations may be required to procure services through a framework of approved/ appointed suppliers. We're are on a number of the most commonly used national Frameworks/Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), so that you can easily commission our services in line with your organisation’s procurement rules. Find out more about partnering with the OU through Frameworks.

See who we have helped

Discover how the OU has helped hundreds of councils, public services and NHS Trusts to harness the power of their people and better serve their community.

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

How the Open University is expanding the growing field of Learning Disability nursing.

Buckinghamshire Council

Learn how Buckinghamshire Council supports aspiring IT Analysts through the OU Registered Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeships.

City of York Council

Learn how City of York Council supports aspiring social workers on their staff to qualify using the OU Registered Social Worker Degree Apprenticeships.

Cornwall Council

Learn how Cornwall Council managed to grow-their-own social work talent and overcome the challenge of an ageing workforce with the OU.

Glasgow City Council

Learn how Glasgow City Council develop the management skills of their health and social care staff with the OU.

Glastonbury Town

Funded by the Glastonbury Town Deal, this opportunity gives residents of Glastonbury the chance to upskill, retrain, or learn new skills, with The Open University.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Learn how the Isle of Wight NHS Trust changed their recruitment strategy in partnership with the OU to grow their nursing workforce.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Hear how Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust train new nurses in partnership with the OU and the impact it has on patient care.

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT)

Learn how Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) utilises apprenticeships to meet long-term recruitment and workforce goals.

North Yorkshire Police

Hear how North Yorkshire Police recruit and prepare new police constables to deliver high standards in challenging circumstances in partnership with the OU.

Pembrokeshire County Council

Learn how Pembrokeshire County Council are attracting people to IT jobs in the public sector by partnering with the OU.

Powys County Council

Read how Powys County Council overcome social worker shortages and lack of local HE provision by partnering with the OU.

Scottish Union Learning

Find out how the OU have supported the upskilling and reskilling of workers throughout Scotland.

Vision South Nottinghamshire College

How systems thinking was utilised to tackle a complex local challenge.

Learning for the whole workforce

Our programmes span everything from microcredentials to MBAs, meaning you can upskill staff at all levels of your business. Choose from a range of options to suit individual requirements, or design your own tailored programme with our learning experts.

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