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RHUL-26058 Elsevier B.V. Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, has completed the procurement process for a library subscription service with Elsevier B.V. This contract, titled "RHUL-26058 Elsevier B.V. Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)," pertains to the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows a tender initiation and is now in the award stage, with the award being active since 31 December 2025. The contractual agreement covers the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a monetary value of £836,958. Although the tender process is marked as 'Other' regarding procurement method details, it applies to goods rather than services.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the publishing and academic subscriptions sector to partner with a prominent educational institution for future collaborations, enhancing visibility and market positioning. Though this specific contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale business entities focusing on academic journal subscriptions could benefit from similar opportunities. Engaging with institutions like Royal Holloway might foster new relationships and avenues for growth, particularly for companies well-versed in delivering high-value contracts associated with academic and research content. The partnership with Elsevier B.V. exemplifies an ideal alignment for expanding access to scholarly resources under established framework agreements.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26058 Elsevier B.V. Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

Notice Description

Awarded to ELSEVIER B.V for an Annual e-license Subscription for journal publication for 3 years via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56baf6a4-b477-41ab-bbc5-d7c004ee6edc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af4e747-93d7-41b7-b5fc-00b4cae0ecb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£836,958 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£836,958 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ELSEVIER

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