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Wiley Online Library Read and Publish 2026-2028

JISC

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30 Oct 2025 at 12:04

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29 Oct 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Jisc, a public authority sub-central government based in Bristol, United Kingdom, involved a direct award contract for the "Wiley Online Library Read and Publish 2026-2028." This process, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, allows Jisc member institutions to access John Wiley & Sons Ltd's online journals and publish open access articles. The procurement, classified under education and training services, and valued at £81 million, is scheduled within the award stage as of 30 October 2025. The standstill period ends on 10 November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. The procurement method applied is direct, due to the supplier being the sole holder of intellectual property rights, and the proceedings are conducted through an established framework agreement, which covers Higher and Further Education institutions across the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational publications and journals. The contract is particularly suited for suppliers who are capable of handling large-scale, exclusive resources, such as John Wiley & Sons, which is the designated primary supplier. Companies providing access to scholarly content or those specialising in academic publishing might find this tender aligning with their strengths. Given the contract's coverage of higher education institutions across the UK, it could lead to extensive business growth by securing long-term relationships with educational bodies looking for streamlined access to academic resources. The scope of the agreement supports a significant business expansion within the UK educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wiley Online Library Read and Publish 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with John Wiley & Sons Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to John Wiley & Sons Ltd 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d66a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069694-2025
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
£81,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

JOHN WILEY & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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