---
title: "Access to Law Publications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a61"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Access to Law Publications

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a61

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority within the sub-central government category, recently completed a procurement process titled "Access to Law Publications". This direct award contract involves acquiring law publications from Oxford University Press (OUP) to support teaching within the university's law programmes. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, started on 20th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2030. This procurement was managed using a direct award method due to OUP's exclusive intellectual property rights over the required collection, allowing no alternative delivery model. This award was announced on the same date, with transparency ensured through appropriate documentation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly for those involved in academic publishing or digital content provision. Companies with unique intellectual property offerings, similar to Oxford University Press's law collection, could find comparable procurement opportunities beneficial for business expansion. Given the involvement of a renowned academic institution and the sizeable contract value, participating businesses can enhance their reputation and establish long-term client relationships, particularly those capable of offering exclusive rights-based solutions.

## Notice

Direct award to procure access to specific publisher owned law publications for teaching delivery. The contract was signed in July 2025 with an end date as given in the notice, below.

### Procurement Information

Oxford University Press (OUP) is the sole provider to offer access to OUP's portfolio of law textbooks. No alternative supplier can offer the same collection or access model as OUP holds exclusive intellectual property rights. The titles will be embedded within several Open University law modules and will be required for course delivery. No alternative supplier can offer the same collection or access model, to meet OU qualification specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005008-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005008-2026
  20th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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