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CSP25656 - Cambridge University Press Open Research Agreement 2026

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25656 - Cambridge University Press Open Research Agreement 2026" is led by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract relates to the goods industry category, specifically focused on printed matter and related products. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 9th December 2025 and set to commence on 1st January 2026, running until the end of 2029. The approach was direct procurement without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required goods. The contract award value is £14,380 GBP and is below the competition threshold.

This contract with Cambridge University Press provides full read access to the latest Cambridge Journals:2026 Full Collection, creating unique opportunities for growth in academic and research-oriented sectors. Businesses specialising in publishing and distribution, particularly those providing printed materials or services related to academic content, would be well-suited to align with such agreements in the future. Leveraging collaborative relationships with reputable publishers like Cambridge University Press can enhance an organisation's profile and contribute to strategic expansions in the educational publishing sector.

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Notice Title

CSP25656 - Cambridge University Press Open Research Agreement 2026

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement For full Read access to the latest 'Cambridge Journals:2026 Full Collection'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082444-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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