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Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2028

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:48

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 16:35

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by JISC for subscribing to Oxford University Press's online journals covers the contractual period from 2026 to 2028. This agreement, valued at £22 million GBP, allows JISC member institutions to subscribe at preferential rates and publish open access articles. JISC, a public authority positioned within sub-central government, is based in Bristol, UK. The procurement method followed is direct award, justified by Oxford University Press being the sole supplier and rightsholder of the intellectual property involved. This contract extension reflects a planning stage turned active, having commenced on 17th February 2026, and ends on 31st December 2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services. Higher education institutions, further education establishments, and research organisations are encouraged to participate in this framework agreement, which specifically targets their educational needs. Organisations that focus on the advancement of education and research across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland can benefit from joining a purchasing consortium eligible for this framework. With Oxford University Press as the supplier, its unique resources present an exclusive market opportunity available to institutions keen on elevating their academic publishing and subscription services.

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Notice Title

Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Oxford University Press to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Oxford University Press's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This 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. This contract has been increased by one additional year until 2028, as opposed to 2027 which was stated in the UK6 CAN.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059030
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018005-2026
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
Large

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
£14,450,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Post Town
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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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