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Library Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 21:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Open University involves the award of a contract titled "Library Resources," focusing on database subscriptions for Moodys Analytics Orbis Database. This contract falls under the industry category of library services and is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 26th March 2026, with a contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2027. The procurement method is described as below threshold with unknown specifics, and the completed contract is valued at £35,786 GBP.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses engaged in providing library services or related database management solutions, particularly those who can supply database subscription services to educational institutions. Large-scale enterprises that specialise in information resource management, such as JISC Services Limited, the supplier awarded in this process, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Companies looking to diversify their offerings in the educational sector can leverage this opportunity to establish relationships with public authorities like The Open University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Resources

Notice Description

Database subscription for library resources for Moodys Analytics Orbis Database.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028227-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,786 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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