Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026

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    "name": "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
  },
  "date": "2026-03-10T19:49:17Z",
  "id": "021564-2026",
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  "language": "en",
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        "locality": "Milton Keynes",
        "postalCode": "MK7 6AA",
        "region": "UKJ12",
        "streetAddress": "Walton Hall"
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      "endDate": "2026-09-14T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "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\u0027s warehouse. \nThe framework will support the production of printed learning materials for The Open University\u2019s students, with annual production volumes across a range of publication formats.\nThe framework will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend by up to two further twelve (12)\u2011month periods, to a maximum duration of four (4) years.\nInterested 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. \nAt the conclusion of the procurement, the two (2) highest scoring suppliers will be appointed to the closed framework.",
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        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
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      "endDate": "2026-03-31T14:00:00+01:00"
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    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-04-07T12:00:00+01:00",
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              "description": "1) Production Delivery and Implementation 2) Capacity and Resilience 3) Quality Assurance  4) Sustainability  5) Customer Service and Account Management",
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          "maxExtentDate": "2030-10-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-10-05T00:00:00+01:00"
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        "hasRenewal": true,
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          "description": "Two twelve (12) month extension periods."
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        "value": {
          "amountGross": 6500000,
          "currency": "AED"
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
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      "features": "This is a multi-stage procurement.\nThe Open University (the \u201cOU\u201d) is seeking to establish a contract with two suppliers in a closed framework for the supply of printed book production.\nThe Competitive Flexible Procedure will consist of three stages:\nStage 1 PSQ (shortlist to 5 highest scoring bidders) \nStage 2 Invitation to Tender\nStage 3 Commercial Negotiation"
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        "description": "Call-off orders placed under the framework will be based on technical specifications, price, operational requirements, supplier capability, performance and available capacity.\nCall-off orders will typically be placed by the OU\u2019s production planning function through agreed ordering processes established with the suppliers during contract mobilisation.\nCall-off orders will be placed in accordance with the agreed pricing schedules and rate cards submitted as part of the tender and incorporated into the resulting contracts with the two selected bidders.",
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    "title": "Printed Book Production/CFP/PRO/2026",
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      "amountGross": 6500000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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