---
title: "Library Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ed5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Library Resources

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ed5

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## Summary

The Open University has awarded a contract for Library Resources, focusing on subscription to academic journals for its library at Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and is governed by the legal basis 2023/54 of the UKPGA. The supplier, Adam Matthew Digital Limited, located in London, will fulfil the contract starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The contract was signed on 9th December 2025 with a gross value of £48,957. The procurement method is described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined process suitable for targeted suppliers. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was activated on 19th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and digital services. Suppliers with capabilities in providing comprehensive digital access to academic materials will find this contract particularly appealing. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in library resources can leverage this contract to establish a robust relationship with a prominent educational institution like The Open University. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to Adam Matthew Digital Limited, may find this contract conducive for growth by expanding their portfolio in providing academic services and strengthening their market presence within the educational sector.

## 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/025138-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| 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 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,792 |

## 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 | ADAM MATTHEW DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025138-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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