---
title: "Textbooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051440"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051440.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Textbooks

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051440

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for acquiring textbooks intended for student materials. The tender, identified as OUPA11494, falls under the goods category and is based on a legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. Located in Milton Keynes within the UKJ12 region, the contract was signed on the 6th of May, 2025, with a delivery period from the 12th of May to the 30th of June, 2025. The procurement utilised a 'Below threshold - unknown' method and is now in the Award stage with the value amounting to £125,608. The awarded supplier is SAGE Publications Limited, based in London.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities within the educational publishing industry, particularly for suppliers of student textbooks and educational materials. Large-scale businesses that specialise in publishing or distributing textbooks would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The centralised acquisition through The Open University ensures a streamlined process for suppliers, promoting growth potential, and a stable demand platform for educational goods suppliers.

## Notice

Procurement of textbooks for student materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021677-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,608 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAGE PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 11:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021677-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021677-2025
  15th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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