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De Gruyter Read and Publish 2026

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 Nov 2025 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Sep 2025 at 15:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Sep 2025 at 11:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Jisc, a notable public authority in sub-central government based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has resulted in the completion of the "De Gruyter Read and Publish 2026" tender. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, focusing on providing Jisc's member institutions with the ability to subscribe to and publish in De Gruyter's online journals at advantageous rates. The procurement method was a direct award, without reopening competition, due to De Gruyter's exclusive rights to the intellectual property involved. The contract, executed with Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG from Berlin, Germany, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2026, with a total value of EUR 540,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for educational institutions and consortia focusing on higher and further education within the United Kingdom and affiliated consortia across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Businesses that would benefit significantly include those engaged in digital publishing, educational content distribution, and academic journal management. By aligning with Jisc's framework, these entities may streamline procurement efficiencies and enhance their market presence within the academic and research communities. The absence of competition in awarding this contract emphasizes the importance of unique service offerings and strengthens partnerships across the educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

De Gruyter Read and Publish 2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with De Gruyter to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to De Gruyter's online journals at preferential rates and to have unlimited open access publishing in said journals. 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-059d04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075327-2025
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
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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

Walter De Gruyter GmbH

Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG

Further Information

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