---
title: "Library Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ea9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Library Resources

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ea9

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## Summary

The Open University has completed a procurement process for library resources, specifically subscriptions to academic journals, with American Psychiatric Association Publishing. This contract is valued at USD 130,839 and spans from January 2026 to December 2028, covering services in the education and training category. Located in Milton Keynes, part of the UKJ12 region in the United Kingdom, The Open University, functioning as a public authority sub-central government, initiated this tender process under UKPGA legislation 2023/54. The procurement method employed was a below-threshold approach with unidentified specifications, indicating a straightforward contracting procedure.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in supplying academic or educational content and services. Large-scale suppliers like the American Psychiatric Association Publishing can leverage this contract to strengthen their position in the UK market and build enduring partnerships with educational institutions such as The Open University. Businesses offering innovative and high-quality educational resources are aptly positioned to succeed in similar tenders by addressing the specific needs of academic libraries looking for comprehensive and diverse journal subscriptions.

## Notice

Subscription to academic journals for the OU library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025073-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,839 |

## 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 | AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025073-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025073-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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