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09 Jul 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RHUL-26092 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement." This procurement, categorised under the industry of journals, was awarded on 9th July 2026. The contract was directly awarded to JSTOR, part of Ithaka Harbors Inc., under the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement. The buyer and supplier engaged in this goods procurement through a direct award method. The contract period started on 17th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2126, focusing on the delivery within the South East region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in providing perpetual access to journal archives as it involves a substantial contract value of £55,959. Given the specific nature of the procurement, larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs may find themselves well-suited to engage with similar projects under framework agreements like the JISC Collections. Suppliers of digital and educational resources should explore potential collaborations and business expansions in this niche market, leveraging framework agreements for streamlined procurement and long-term partnership potential.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RHUL-26092 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement

Notice Description

Awarded to JSTOR part of Ithaka Harbors Inc for Annual E-License Subscription via a direct award under the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75cbf57c-e4d3-4beb-bebb-a717d170a024
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0336ed-3955-47bc-836c-b5c398d03a1a
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

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,959 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,959 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 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

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

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