---
title: "Books Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acbc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acbc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Books Purchase

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acbc

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## Summary

The Open University has completed a procurement process for the "Books Purchase" project, focusing on acquiring printed books and ebooks for students. The contracting authority, located in Milton Keynes, falls under the sub-central government public authority category. This procurement is part of the goods industry and has reached the award stage, with key dates from May 19, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The primary supplier selected is SAGE Publications Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The procurement process was below the threshold with a gross contract value of £70,368 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers within the publishing and educational materials industries. Companies producing high-quality printed and digital educational content could find opportunities in similar future contracts. Those able to provide robust logistics solutions to meet the needs of educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The process highlights an opportunity for businesses to forge strong collaborations with educational bodies like The Open University, enhancing their market presence in the educational sector.

## Notice

Purchase of Mad or Bad books in print and ebooks for students from publisher.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052463-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,368 |

## 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 | SAGE PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052463-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052463-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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