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Publication Resources

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has reached the Award and Contract stages for the tender titled "Publication Resources." This contract involves the provision of Financial Times resources to students for a year, aligning with the services industry category. The location specified is Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, within the region UKJ12. The contract, awarded to FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE), was signed on 1 June 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31 May 2027. The process adheres to the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54, following a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown." The total contract value is £32,059 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services and educational resource provision. It highlights a significant collaboration between a public education institution and a major media company. Companies that offer similar services or have the capacity to deliver large-scale educational resources could find potential growth opportunities by targeting similar contracts. Moreover, firms with a robust understanding of subscription models and those that can provide innovative solutions within educational contexts might be particularly well-positioned to compete in this industry segment.

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Notice Title

Publication Resources

Notice Description

Access to Financial Times resources for students for one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052626-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,059 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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

FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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