---
title: "Library Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067515"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067515.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Library Resources

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067515

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority under sub-central government, has awarded a contract for library resources, specifically journals, to BMJ Publishing Group Limited, based in London. This contract, valued at £31,058 GBP, was signed on 1st January 2026 and will remain active until the end of 2028. It falls within the services category, particularly aimed at education and training services. The procurement process was below the threshold, utilising an unknown method, and was completed as of 26th March 2026. The resources will be delivered in the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents prospective business growth opportunities for companies specialised in educational services, particularly those offering journals and library resources. Firms that are large-scale and well-established, like BMJ Publishing Group Limited, may find this type of procurement advantageous. Smaller enterprises aspiring to expand within the educational resource sector might consider similar offers to align with public-sector needs. Engaging with institutions such as The Open University can broaden business horizons by facilitating access to contract work within key educational projects in the UK.

## Notice

Library resources - journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027910-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | £31,058 |

## 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 | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027910-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027910-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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