---
title: "Library Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675cf"
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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-0675cf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Open University involves the award of a contract titled "Library Resources," focusing on database subscriptions for Moodys Analytics Orbis Database. This contract falls under the industry category of library services and is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 26th March 2026, with a contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2027. The procurement method is described as below threshold with unknown specifics, and the completed contract is valued at £35,786 GBP.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses engaged in providing library services or related database management solutions, particularly those who can supply database subscription services to educational institutions. Large-scale enterprises that specialise in information resource management, such as JISC Services Limited, the supplier awarded in this process, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Companies looking to diversify their offerings in the educational sector can leverage this opportunity to establish relationships with public authorities like The Open University.

## Notice

Database subscription for library resources for Moodys Analytics Orbis Database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028227-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,786 |

## 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 21:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028227-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028227-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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