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Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028" was initiated by Oxford Brookes University, a sub-central public authority in Oxford, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to Jisc, a large supplier based in Bristol. It falls under the goods category, specifically newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The contract period is set from 24th February 2026 to 22nd February 2029, with the possibility of renewal for up to 2 additional years. The procurement was completed using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, reflecting a strategic procurement approach. Key dates include the award date on 19th February 2026 and the future signature scheduled for 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily in the academic and publishing sectors. Businesses specialising in the provision of scholarly publications and those capable of handling large-scale contracts without requiring competitive tendering processes could find this type of procurement advantageous. Large enterprises with established capabilities in distributing academic resources would be particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities with Oxford Brookes University or other educational institutions seeking similar services. The collaboration with Jisc underscores the potential for partnerships focused on expanding digital publishing and academic resource distribution.

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Notice Title

Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028

Notice Description

Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016546489

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016204-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£191,636 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

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