Award

SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Swansea University involves the "SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off," which targets the publications industry category. The contract entails a Read and Publish subscription for access to Cambridge University Press online journals and operates under Welsh devolved regulations. This initiative is part of a direct procurement method, finalised below threshold without competition, and involves parties located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The award was signed on 1st January 2026, with Swansea University acting as the buying organisation and JISC Services Ltd as the supplier, with the contract being valued at £143,373.0 GBP for the active period starting and concluding on the same day, 1st January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in publishing and online academic resources, to expand through collaboration with a prominent educational institution like Swansea University. Larger enterprises with experience in handling public authority contracts will thrive in this scenario, especially organisations capable of delivering quality publications within the parameters set by JISC Services Ltd's framework agreement. Businesses equipped with a strategic approach towards subscription services and digital publications are particularly well placed to benefit from this contract arrangement.

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Notice Title

SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off

Notice Description

A Read and Publish subscription for access to the Cambridge University Press online journals. via call-off from a JISC Services Ltd Read and Publish Agreement. JISC Services Limited published the contract award notice reference:2025/S 000-052930

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007974-2026
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
£143,373 £100K-£500K

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 - 1 Jan 2026 24 hours
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 Nurse
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 SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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