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Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Oct 2025 at 16:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Oct 2025 at 15:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Jisc Services Limited, involves a direct award contract with Elsevier BV for the provision of "Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028." This contract enables Jisc member institutions in the UK to subscribe to Elsevier's online journals and publish open-access articles at preferential rates. The procurement is categorized under education and training services and was formalised on 29th December 2025. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an overall value of GBP 126 million. The parties involved include Jisc as the buyer, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, and Elsevier BV as the supplier, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The procurement stage is complete, leveraging a direct award method due to Elsevier BV’s unique position as the sole supplier of the journal content.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training services sector, particularly those involved in academic journal distribution and publication. By providing educational institutions with access to Elsevier's journals, the contract creates potential collaborative opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content delivery. Firms that provide complementary educational services or technologies, such as digital learning platforms or research tools, could also benefit from partnerships with the framework’s eligible institutions. With no need for competition reopening, this direct award framework prioritises the unique intellectual property held by Elsevier, thereby consolidating business prospects for firms aligned with Elsevier’s offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Elsevier to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Elsevier's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. Members will have the option to choose between a read and publish agreement or a subscription read only agreement. 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-05d68d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001121-2026
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
£126,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£126,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 202510 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
Active
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
1
Supplier Name

Elsevier BV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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