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Textbooks

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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15 May 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for acquiring textbooks intended for student materials. The tender, identified as OUPA11494, falls under the goods category and is based on a legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. Located in Milton Keynes within the UKJ12 region, the contract was signed on the 6th of May, 2025, with a delivery period from the 12th of May to the 30th of June, 2025. The procurement utilised a 'Below threshold - unknown' method and is now in the Award stage with the value amounting to £125,608. The awarded supplier is SAGE Publications Limited, based in London.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities within the educational publishing industry, particularly for suppliers of student textbooks and educational materials. Large-scale businesses that specialise in publishing or distributing textbooks would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The centralised acquisition through The Open University ensures a streamlined process for suppliers, promoting growth potential, and a stable demand platform for educational goods suppliers.

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Notice Title

Textbooks

Notice Description

Procurement of textbooks for student materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051440
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021677-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,608 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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