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Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026

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OUPA11620International

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The Open University has awarded a closed framework contract, reference OUPA11620, for the supply of printed book production services to support the creation of educational materials for its students. The scope of work encompasses the entire production process, including paper supply, printing, finishing, and binding, with final delivery to the university warehouse. The total contract value is 6.5 million pounds including VAT, and the award has been granted to two suppliers, Hobbs The Printers Limited and Sterling Press Limited. The framework was established following a competitive flexible procedure that saw six tenders submitted. It is set for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of two additional twelve-month extensions, allowing for a maximum total duration of four years. This arrangement ensures the production of various publication formats to meet the annual volume requirements of the institution.

General Info

Open University awarded 6.5 million pound book production contract to Hobbs and Sterling Press.

Agency

The Open University

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

323117 - Books Printing

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Hobbs THE Printers

Award Issued Date

09/13/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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PostedSep 14

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AwardedSep 13

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AgencyThe Open University

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Organization / AgencyThe Open University

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The Open University intends to award 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.

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