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    ContractsPrinted Book Production Framework Agreement
    Awarded contract

    Printed Book Production Framework Agreement

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 14 Sept 2026

    The Open University seeks a framework supplier for comprehensive printed book production services including paper supply, printing, finishing, and binding for educational materials.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 14 Sept 2026· 1 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 14 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    2 suppliers
    • HP
      HOBBS THE PRINTERS LIMITED
    Lead contractor
  1. SP
    STERLING PRESS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  2. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 weeks ago.

    14 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Open University is seeking suppliers for a closed framework agreement to produce printed educational materials. This opportunity covers the complete supply chain including paper supply, printing, finishing, and binding services. Printed materials will be delivered to The Open University's warehouse for distribution to students. The framework supports multiple publication formats with varying annual production volumes. This is a two-year initial agreement with optional extensions of up to two additional one-year periods, for a potential maximum term of four years. Suppliers should be capable of handling diverse printing requirements and managing reliable warehouse delivery logistics.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In media communications, THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED1× · 25%
    2. HOBBS THE PRINTERS LIMITED1× · 25%
    3. TAYLOR & FRANCIS LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD1× · 25%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are STAKELUMS, Pearlshield Ltd T/A Coughlans Bookshop, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-061152
    OU
    Buyer
    THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
    Sector
    Media & Communications