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ACM OPEN Journals 2026-2028 - Jisc

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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11 Mar 2026 at 07:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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23 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University, located in Oxford, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of ACM OPEN Journals between 2026 and 2028. The procurement, handled under a framework agreement with Jisc, fell under the selective method as it was below the financial threshold. The contract, classified within the goods category, specifically caters to the provision and publication of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, aligning with the CPV classification 22200000. The contract period spans from 24th February 2026 to 31st December 2028, following the award on 19th February 2026 and the contract signing on 23rd February 2026.

This procurement opens up diverse business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in media and publication sectors. Large-scale enterprises capable of offering high-quality publications and digital journal services are well-positioned to compete effectively within similar frameworks in the future. Although this deal has been completed, it underscores the potential for businesses to engage in partnerships with academic institutions like Oxford Brookes University, contributing significantly to their outreach and service provision in academia-focused publishing markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACM OPEN Journals 2026-2028 - Jisc

Notice Description

Read and Publish Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021585-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
£16,818 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£16,818 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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