---
title: "Library Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f142"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f142.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-11"
---

# Library Resources

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f142

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Open University, a public authority located at Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, focuses on providing "Library Resources" specifically targeting the "Library services" industry category. This process, identified under tender ID OUPA11590, involves a direct award contract to MyJoVE Corporation. The contract aims to ensure continued access to video resources essential for the university's library. The procurement has reached the award stage, and the contract period is set to commence on 9th January 2026, ending on 8th January 2031. The contract's total value is £430,000, with delivery scheduled for the region of UKJ12, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for firms offering specialised library services or digital media resources, particularly those capable of providing exclusive or proprietary content, which is integral to educational sectors like higher education institutions. While the direct award process in this instance limits competition, securing such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term relationships with substantial public sector clients like The Open University. Businesses that innovate in digital media delivery or have unique content portfolios might particularly benefit and find themselves in strong positions to engage similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Continued access to video resources for the University's library resources.

### Procurement Information

MyJoVE Corporation is the sole provider of exclusive online access to it's video and text content. Content that is embedded within some Open University courses. There are no reasonable alternatives to the goods and services offered by MyJoVE Corporation, satisfying the conditions of Schedule 5 (5)(a-b) and (6)(a-b).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082179-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £430,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | MYJOVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 16:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082179-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 18:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080833-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082179-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080833-2025
  8th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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