Award

Sage Journals Read and Publish - Jisc

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 07:45

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has completed a selective procurement process for the "Sage Journals Read and Publish - Jisc", with an active contract awarded to Jisc. The procurement falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The framework award was signed on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period running from 24th February 2026 to 31st December 2028, and a potential renewal extending up to 23rd February 2031. The University is located at Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, UK, and Jisc operates out of 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, UK. The procurement method details specify the award under an existing framework, highlighting a non-competitive, targeted approach.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing and educational services, with a substantial contract value of GBP 319,058.79. Companies similar in scale to Jisc, offering tailored goods and services in the education and journal publishing sector, would be well-suited to compete in future frameworks. Public authorities in sub-central government are seeking to enhance their resources and network, indicating growth potential for businesses offering innovative publishing solutions and competitive subscription packages. This procurement serves as a stepping stone for firms aiming to strengthen their presence in the educational publishing industry through strategic procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Sage Journals Read and Publish - Jisc

Notice Description

Read and Publish Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021587-2026
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
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
£319,058 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£319,058 £100K-£500K

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

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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