---
title: "Textbooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0569d5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0569d5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-31"
---

# Textbooks

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0569d5

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## Summary

The contracting process, led by The Open University, sought to procure textbooks for student materials, with a focus on the public authority sub-central government sector in Milton Keynes, UK (region UKJ12). This procurement was completed under the tag "award" and "contract" with a procedure identified as "Below threshold - unknown". The contract was signed on 2nd May 2025 and spans until 31st July 2025, culminating in a final value of £37,583. The supplier awarded is Taylor & Francis Limited, a large-scale company, and the procurement method selected aligns with legal basis 2023/54 under UKPGA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses who specialise in supplying educational materials, notably textbooks. Companies specialising in printed educational content, especially those with a robust distribution network in the United Kingdom, can benefit greatly from such opportunities. Large suppliers like Taylor & Francis Limited, with established supply capabilities, were deemed well-suited to fulfil The Open University’s needs, demonstrating the importance of scale and logistical proficiency in these types of public procurement processes.

## 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/044606-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,583 |

## 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 | TAYLOR & FRANCIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044606-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044606-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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