---
title: "Library Subscription Chemical Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e405"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Library Subscription Chemical Data

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e405

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority identified as sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "Library Subscription Chemical Data" contract. This procurement, categorised under services within the education and training sector, involved a subscription for chemical databases to support library resources. The contract, procured through a below-threshold method, was awarded on 19 November 2025, following its signing on 24 September 2025. The contract period runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, and it has been valued at $120,542 USD. The principal delivery location is Milton Keynes, UK, which lies within the UKJ12 region.

This procurement offers potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those specialising in educational and chemical data solutions. Large-scale suppliers, like the awarded company Chemical Abstracts Service, which is based in the United States, are well-suited to such contracts given the scope and scale required. Enterprises looking to expand their library or educational offerings can consider engaging in similar procurement processes, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering international collaborations.

## Notice

Subscription of chemical databases for library resources

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075084-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,542 |

## 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 | CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075084-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075084-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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