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SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029" was initiated by Swansea University, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, located in Swansea, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" and pertains specifically to goods. The procurement stage is complete, having been awarded to JISC Services Limited, a large supplier based in Bristol. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will end on 29th December 2029. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, aligning with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing or digital content services. Companies that specialise in providing access to professional or academic journals would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, this contract highlights the growing market for digital subscriptions and open-access publishing, where businesses can expand their offerings by leveraging aggregated content distribution services. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could present valuable avenues for businesses to grow within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

A Read and Publish subscription for access to the Royal Society of Chemicals Journals online journals and publish open access articles in said journals. This is a read and publish agreement call-off from a JISC Read and Publish Agreement. JISC Services Limited published the contract award notice reference:2025/S 000-070250

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007853-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,482 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 2029 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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