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SU126(26) The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom, focuses on the renewal of access to the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals for the period 2026-2028. Classified under the industry category of Publications, the procurement falls within the scope of "goods." This particular process, which is now in the Award stage having been completed, employed a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The official contract, signed on 1 January 2026, will run until the end of December 2028, with a total value of £29,897 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in academic and scientific publications, particularly those seeking to establish or expand contracts with educational institutions. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition to JISC Service Ltd, businesses offering similar goods or services might benefit from observing and learning from this procurement model, preparing them for future tender opportunities in the educational sector. Large-scale suppliers of academic resources and publications are well-suited to compete in such tenders, where tailored service offerings to higher education institutions are crucial.

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Notice Title

SU126(26) The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028

Notice Description

Renewal of access to the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028 via a call off from the JISC Services Ltd Read & Publish Agreement - Contract Award Notce ref. 2025/S 000-081433

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2026
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

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,897 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rhian
Contact Email
r.nurse@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 SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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