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UKRI-5646 Wiley Read and Publish 2026-28

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on securing a supplier to provide read and publish open access services for the Wiley Database Journal Collection. This contract spans from 15th January 2026 to 31st December 2028, signifying a substantial commitment to enhancing open access resources. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI executed a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and initiated without competition, in line with the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The tender was completed, and a contract was awarded to Jisc Services Ltd, a large supplier based in Bristol, underscoring the role of central government public authorities in advancing scientific and research capabilities.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers engaged in subscription services within the academic and research publication industry. Specifically suited for large entities capable of providing comprehensive open access solutions, such engagements can catalyse business growth by establishing long-term service agreements with central governmental entities like UKRI. Companies possessing robust capabilities in digital subscription management and journal access services would find competitive advantages in engaging with similar procurement opportunities, thereby fostering deeper collaboration with public research organisations.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5646 Wiley Read and Publish 2026-28

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide read and publish open access to the Wiley Database Journal Collection for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,261 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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