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RHUL-26137 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement- Additional Licences

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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09 Jul 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, United Kingdom, has successfully awarded a contract to JSTOR for a Perpetual Licence to access online archive subscriptions. The procurement, classified under the 'Journals' industry category, is part of a larger framework agreement facilitated by JISC Collections. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award announced on 9th July 2026, following an award date of 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 71,632, will extend from 2nd July 2026 to 31st July 2126, covering the South East region in the UK. The procurement method was classified as "Other," indicating a bespoke or unique procurement process.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital content delivery and academic resource management. Companies that align with large-scale projects and have experience in managing perpetual licences or online subscription models may find similar opportunities advantageous. Although this tender was not specified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with strong capabilities and resources may benefit from exploring future opportunities with similar educational institutions or frameworks like JISC Collections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHUL-26137 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement- Additional Licences

Notice Description

Awarded to JSTOR for Perpetual Licence to online archives subscription via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d358545-a2cc-49bb-b1d5-fa616d7c2997
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,632 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2126 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JSTOR

Further Information

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