Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026
key details
| Status | active |
|---|---|
| Category (CPV) | 22110000 |
| Region | South East |
| Procedure | selective |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-061152 |
description
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.
documents
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity , biddingDocuments
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021564-2026 , tenderNotice
Documents are linked, not mirrored. They are served by the publishing authority and may require registration.
notice history
2 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 007760-2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021564-2026 |
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