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SU92(26) BMJ Read and Publish subscription via the JISC R&P Framework Agreement

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for a Read and Publish subscription to the BMJ Publishing Group Limited's online journals. This procurement falls under the industry category of publications and was facilitated through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract, awarded to JISC Services Limited, is a call-off from the JISC Read and Publish Framework Agreement. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract taking effect from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026. The contract was signed on 31st December 2025, with a gross amount of GBP 70,123 and a net amount of GBP 56,098.40.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing and providing academic resources. Companies like JISC Services Limited, with expertise in facilitating digital learning resources and subscriptions, would be well-suited to such procurement processes. The framework agreement allows for streamlined access to premium academic content, fostering academic growth and innovation. Businesses capable of offering similar direct-subscription services or managing electronic academic resources could find growth opportunities under similar agreements, enhancing their portfolio within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

SU92(26) BMJ Read and Publish subscription via the JISC R&P Framework Agreement

Notice Description

A Read and Publish subscription for access to BMJ Publishing Group Limited's online journals and publish open access articles in said journals. This is a License agreement call-off from a JISC Read and Publish Agreement. JISC Services Ltd published the following notices Transparency Notice 2025/S 000-060918 Contract award Notice 2025/S 000-061192

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007950-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£56,098 Under £100K

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 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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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