---
title: "Purchase of E-Books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad55"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad55.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Purchase of E-Books

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad55

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Purchase of E-Books" was conducted by The Open University, a sub-central public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of Education and training services. It involved a one-off purchase of e-books from Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. The procurement stage is complete, with the award finalized on 4th June 2026. The contract period was from 17th April 2026 to 16th May 2026, and the procurement process occurred below the threshold with unknown specifics regarding the method used.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the education and digital publishing sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, which secured the contract. Companies providing educational content or electronic resources would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The identified market needs and preference for electronic formats may indicate ongoing demand for innovative digital solutions in educational institutions, offering prospects for businesses looking to expand their reach in academic settings.

## Notice

One off purchase of E-Books from Edward Elgar Publishing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052740-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,627 |

## 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 | EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052740-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052740-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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