---
title: "Textbooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a16"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a16.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a16.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-056a16

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of textbooks was conducted by The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The contract, initiated in a tender stage, has been completed, with the award given on 31st July 2025. This procurement falls under the goods category specifically focusing on textbooks, with delivery within the UKJ12 region. The process utilised a 'Below threshold - unknown' method and was supported by legal guidelines outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, especially for large suppliers with capabilities in textbook provision. Ingram Publisher Services UK, a notable large supplier, succeeded in securing the contract. Businesses within the publishing sector or those involved in educational materials supply can find similar opportunities to collaborate with public institutions like universities, enhancing market presence and establishing long-term partnerships within the educational industry.

## Notice

Purchase of textbooks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044706-2025 |
| 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 | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 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 | £39,083 |

## 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 | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044706-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044706-2025
  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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