Award

Library Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government, has awarded a contract for library resources, specifically journals, to BMJ Publishing Group Limited, based in London. This contract, valued at £31,058 GBP, was signed on 1st January 2026 and will remain active until the end of 2028. It falls within the services category, particularly aimed at education and training services. The procurement process was below the threshold, utilising an unknown method, and was completed as of 26th March 2026. The resources will be delivered in the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents prospective business growth opportunities for companies specialised in educational services, particularly those offering journals and library resources. Firms that are large-scale and well-established, like BMJ Publishing Group Limited, may find this type of procurement advantageous. Smaller enterprises aspiring to expand within the educational resource sector might consider similar offers to align with public-sector needs. Engaging with institutions such as The Open University can broaden business horizons by facilitating access to contract work within key educational projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

Library Resources

Notice Description

Library resources - journals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067515
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027910-2026
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
£31,058 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 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

BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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