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Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026

The Open University is commencing a competitive procurement, via a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) to establish a closed framework for the supply of printed book production (to include paper supply, printing, finishing and binding) of educational materials for delivery into the The Open University's warehouse. The framework will support the production of printed learning materials for The Open University’s students, with annual production volumes across a range of publication formats. The framework will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend by up to two further twelve (12)‑month periods, to a maximum duration of four (4) years. Interested companies are invited to complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire in Stage 1 of the process. Following evaluation, the five (5) highest scoring suppliers will be invited to participate in the tender stage, Stage 2. At the conclusion of the procurement, the two (2) highest scoring suppliers will be appointed to the closed framework.

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THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contract Value
Value not disclosed
Deadline
No deadline set
Published
10 Mar 2026
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About This THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Contract

This open tender from THE OPEN UNIVERSITY was published in 2026. The Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026 contract.

This UK government contract opportunity is part of the public procurement process, openly available via Find a Tender.

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Contract Timeline

10 Mar

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Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026 - Scope of Work

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  • The Open University is commencing a competitive procurement, via a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) to establish a closed framework for the supply of printed book production (to include paper supply, printing, finishing and binding) of educational materials for delivery into the The Open University's warehouse.
  • The framework will support the production of printed learning materials for The Open University’s students, with annual production volumes across a range of publication formats.
  • The framework will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend by up to two further twelve (12)‑month periods, to a maximum duration of four (4) years.
  • Interested companies are invited to complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire in Stage 1 of the process. Following evaluation, the five (5) highest scoring suppliers will be invited to participate in the tender stage, Stage 2.
  • At the conclusion of the procurement, the two (2) highest scoring suppliers will be appointed to the closed framework.

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Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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