Award

Subscription to Elsevier's online journals

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 18:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jan 2026 at 17:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for a subscription to Elsevier's Read and Publish online journals. This contract, set up under the framework by Jisc Services Ltd, is classified within the education and training services industry category. The location for the delivery of these services is the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method with the award status being complete. The contract start date was 2nd February 2026, and it will run through until 31st December 2028, thus spanning a significant period of services with a total gross value of £1,654,257.21.

This tender provides business growth opportunities in the realm of education and training services, particularly organisations with expertise in online publication services. Established suppliers in the field, with capabilities to manage large-scale digital content delivery, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. While Elsevier B.V. was awarded this contract, similar tenders could open up prospects for suppliers who can provide quality research publication services within educational frameworks. Businesses in the academic publication domain should monitor similar tenders to leverage their competencies for such substantial procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to Elsevier's online journals

Notice Description

Subscription to Elsevier Read and Publish online journals via the contract set up by Jisc Services Ltd under the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031177-2026
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
£1,378,547 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,378,547 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 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
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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