Award

Library Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY focuses on acquiring Library Resources, specifically a subscription to counselling videos for their library. The contract, identified as OUPA11619, was awarded and is currently in the "Award" stage as of 15 January 2026. The public authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, engaged in a service-based contract under the education and training services category, which was completed through a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The contract period commenced on 1 November 2025 and will conclude on 31 October 2028, with a gross value of £33,814.55.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the sector of education and training services, as it entails an exclusive contract with a prestigious institution. Large-scale companies with expertise in digital library resources, such as Proquest Information and Learning Limited, are prime candidates for such tenders. This setting offers a chance for businesses to diversify and expand their portfolios by collaborating on projects with reputable sub-central government authorities like THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, thus reinforcing their market presence and credibility.

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Notice Title

Library Resources

Notice Description

Subscription to counselling videos for the OU Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,178 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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

PROQUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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