---
title: "Textbooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516dd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0516dd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Textbooks

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516dd

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, has successfully concluded the procurement process for textbooks under the title "Textbooks." This procurement focuses on the acquisition of textbooks as student materials within the education sector. The awarding and contracting stage has been completed, with the contract being signed on 19th May 2025, and remains active until 28th May 2025. The procurement was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method and has been valued at £143,754. The contract was awarded to Pearson Education Limited, a large supplier based in London, which will deliver the required items to the UKJ12 region.

This textbook procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in educational materials. The tender is ideal for businesses that can provide competitive pricing and quality in textbooks and have the capacity to deliver to educational institutions. Companies, whether large or small, involved in the printing, distribution, or publication of educational content may find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their customer base and enhancing their portfolio within the educational sector in the United Kingdom.

## 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/022615-2025 |
| 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 28 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,754 |

## 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 | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022615-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022615-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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