---
title: "Publication Resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad15"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Publication Resources

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad15

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## Summary

The procurement process led by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has reached the Award and Contract stages for the tender titled "Publication Resources." This contract involves the provision of Financial Times resources to students for a year, aligning with the services industry category. The location specified is Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, within the region UKJ12. The contract, awarded to FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE), was signed on 1 June 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31 May 2027. The process adheres to the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54, following a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown." The total contract value is £32,059 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services and educational resource provision. It highlights a significant collaboration between a public education institution and a major media company. Companies that offer similar services or have the capacity to deliver large-scale educational resources could find potential growth opportunities by targeting similar contracts. Moreover, firms with a robust understanding of subscription models and those that can provide innovative solutions within educational contexts might be particularly well-positioned to compete in this industry segment.

## Notice

Access to Financial Times resources for students for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052626-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,059 |

## 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 | FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052626-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052626-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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