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Library Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has completed a procurement process for library resources, specifically subscriptions to academic journals, with American Psychiatric Association Publishing. This contract is valued at USD 130,839 and spans from January 2026 to December 2028, covering services in the education and training category. Located in Milton Keynes, part of the UKJ12 region in the United Kingdom, The Open University, functioning as a public authority sub-central government, initiated this tender process under UKPGA legislation 2023/54. The procurement method employed was a below-threshold approach with unidentified specifications, indicating a straightforward contracting procedure.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in supplying academic or educational content and services. Large-scale suppliers like the American Psychiatric Association Publishing can leverage this contract to strengthen their position in the UK market and build enduring partnerships with educational institutions such as The Open University. Businesses offering innovative and high-quality educational resources are aptly positioned to succeed in similar tenders by addressing the specific needs of academic libraries looking for comprehensive and diverse journal subscriptions.

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Notice Title

Library Resources

Notice Description

Subscription to academic journals for the OU library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ea9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025073-2026
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
£130,839 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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