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Purchase of E-Books

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Purchase of E-Books" was conducted by The Open University, a sub-central public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of Education and training services. It involved a one-off purchase of e-books from Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. The procurement stage is complete, with the award finalized on 4th June 2026. The contract period was from 17th April 2026 to 16th May 2026, and the procurement process occurred below the threshold with unknown specifics regarding the method used.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the education and digital publishing sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, which secured the contract. Companies providing educational content or electronic resources would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The identified market needs and preference for electronic formats may indicate ongoing demand for innovative digital solutions in educational institutions, offering prospects for businesses looking to expand their reach in academic settings.

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Notice Title

Purchase of E-Books

Notice Description

One off purchase of E-Books from Edward Elgar Publishing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052740-2026
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
£79,627 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 May 2026 30 days
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

EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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