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Library Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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08 Dec 2025 at 18:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, The Open University, based in Milton Keynes, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Library Resources," under the industry category of library services. The contract, identified by the number OUPA11590, involves a direct award to MyJoVE Corporation, the sole provider capable of delivering the specified video resources integrated into University courses. This tender process, which adheres to legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54, moved directly to the award phase and was concluded on 8th December 2025. The contract period starts on 9th January 2026 and runs until 8th January 2030, covering services valued at £430,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and digital content services, especially those that can offer unique or exclusive products. Such businesses could explore innovative educational solutions to attract similar direct award contracts by positioning themselves as exclusive providers of high-value content. Companies experienced in video resources or online educational tools would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, especially if they have proprietary content that can be embedded into academic curriculums.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Resources

Notice Description

Continued access to video resources for the University's library resources.

Procurement Information

MyJoVE Corporation is the sole provider of exclusive online access to it's video and text content. Content that is embedded within some Open University courses. There are no reasonable alternatives to the goods and services offered by MyJoVE Corporation, satisfying the conditions of Schedule 5 (5)(a-b) and (6)(a-b).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f142
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080833-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 2025Yesterday
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

MYJOVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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