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Library Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has awarded a contract for Library Resources, focusing on subscription to academic journals for its library at Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and is governed by the legal basis 2023/54 of the UKPGA. The supplier, Adam Matthew Digital Limited, located in London, will fulfil the contract starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The contract was signed on 9th December 2025 with a gross value of £48,957. The procurement method is described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined process suitable for targeted suppliers. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was activated on 19th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and digital services. Suppliers with capabilities in providing comprehensive digital access to academic materials will find this contract particularly appealing. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in library resources can leverage this contract to establish a robust relationship with a prominent educational institution like The Open University. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to Adam Matthew Digital Limited, may find this contract conducive for growth by expanding their portfolio in providing academic services and strengthening their market presence within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Resources

Notice Description

Subscription to academic journals for the OU library.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ed5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025138-2026
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
SME

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
£40,792 Under £100K

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 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ADAM MATTHEW DIGITAL

Further Information

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