Award

Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2027

JISC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 16:35

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by JISC involves a direct award contract with Oxford University Press, concerning the "Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2027" project. This initiative is set under the main procurement category of services and falls within the education and training sector. The awarding of this contract was finalised on 1st September 2025, with the standstill period set to conclude on 10th September 2025. The contract period spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement is supported by a framework agreement and is exclusive to JISC member institutions, facilitating access to OUP's online journals and the publication of open-access articles. This contract, using a direct procurement method, serves public authority functions within the United Kingdom, specifically aimed at higher education and related research organisations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational content provision and academic journal publishing to engage with a reputable public authority, such as JISC. Companies with expertise in digital content delivery and those that can supply specialised educational resources stand to benefit significantly. The nature of this contract, specifically its exclusive nature for JISC members, could be particularly advantageous for large-scale enterprises and those with established publishing capabilities. It also opens avenues for expanding business networks within educational consortia across the UK, providing a platform for fostering long-term partnerships and addressing the specific needs of higher education institutions. Given the unique position of Oxford University Press as the sole rights holder in this context, the contract highlights the strategic importance of leveraging intellectual property in procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering 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.

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/052961-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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