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Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 14:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Jul 2025 at 10:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Jun 2025 at 00:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contracted project is titled "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26," focusing on the education and training services industry category. The contract is set to cover various regions throughout the UK, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £320,000 and active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award to Cambridge University Press, justified by their sole ownership of the intellectual property's rights. The contract is structured within a framework agreement, facilitating higher and further education institutions among others.

This tender paves the way for business growth by allowing Jisc member institutions an opportunity to purchase CUP eBook titles at preferential rates, fostering an improved educational resource offering. Businesses related to education and publishing services, particularly small and medium enterprises, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Those looking to engage in frameworks supporting higher and further education sectors may find this direct award mechanism a viable path for strategic partnerships and streamlined service provision. The agreement showcases an avenue for educational institutions to collaborate and benefit from unique resources supplied by a notable entity such as Cambridge University Press.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26

Notice Description

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to purchase CUP eBook titles via an evidence based acquisition scheme at preferential rates. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042410-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cambridge University Press

Further Information

Notice Documents

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