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RHUL-26060 Sage Publishing Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, England, is the buyer for the public procurement titled "RHUL-26060 Sage Publishing Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)." This process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Sage Publications Limited. The value of the contract is set at £221,319, with the contract period spanning from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. The procurement method employed is denoted as 'Other,' and the contract facilitates a library subscription to over 100 Hybrid Journals via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large-scale publishers and suppliers of journals and magazines, particularly those with experience in facilitating library subscriptions and open-access agreements. Small and micro enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, may find this procurement unsuitable due to its scale and specific requirements. Nonetheless, businesses capable of managing long-term subscription agreements would benefit from increased visibility and future collaboration prospects within the academic sector. The partnership with Royal Holloway University opens avenues for deeper engagement in educational and scholarly resource distribution in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26060 Sage Publishing Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

Notice Description

Awarded to Sage Publications Limited for a 3 year annual subscription to over 100 Hybrid Journals via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee2680-fe7c-48d5-ab31-aac5798fb285
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

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,319 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£221,319 £100K-£500K
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

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

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