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Textbooks

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has successfully completed the procurement process for textbooks as part of its student materials programme. Operating under the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, this procurement falls within the goods category and used a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The awarded contract, identified as OUPA11505_2, was granted on the completion date of 31st July 2025, following the contract period from 19th May to 31st July 2025. The successful supplier, Taylor & Francis Limited, is a large enterprise located in Abingdon, and the contract's total value amounted to £30,780.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the publication and supply of educational materials, particularly those specialising in textbooks. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and efficient delivery to the UK's educational institutions stand to benefit significantly. While Taylor & Francis Limited secured the contract, similarly established businesses in the industry may find similar tenders valuable for growth by enhancing their portfolio of public sector clients and leveraging the exposure gained through such engagements.

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Notice Title

Textbooks

Notice Description

Procurement of textbooks for student materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044681-2025
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
£30,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 31 Jul 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

TAYLOR & FRANCIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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