Award

Elsevier B.V Call Off (JISC Framework) Read and Publish Journals Collection Licence Agreement

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 17:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Coventry University for the renewal of a library subscription to Elsevier B.V's ScienceDirect as part of the JISC Framework's Read and Publish agreement. This contract, valued at approximately £653,590, involves education and training services specifically aimed at enhancing academic resources. Coventry University, based in Coventry, UK, undertook this selective procurement method under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The process reached the award stage on 21 January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 30 January 2026 and concluding on 30 December 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for those in the educational publishing industry, particularly large suppliers specialising in academic journal collections. Businesses with expertise in handling frameworks and selective procurement processes, especially those with capabilities in digital publications and academic library services, are well-poised to benefit from similar agreements. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can secure stable, multi-year contracts, which contribute to sustainable operational growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier B.V Call Off (JISC Framework) Read and Publish Journals Collection Licence Agreement

Notice Description

Renewal of library subscription to the Elsevier ScienceDirect, Call off from the JISC Read & Publish agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£653,590 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£653,590 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2028 2-3 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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