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JISC Core Subscription

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University in Bath, South West England, has completed the procurement process for the "JISC Core Subscription" contract under the industry category of "Higher Education Services." This contract, initiated as a tender, was awarded to Jisc, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol. The procurement method used was below the threshold, marked by an unknown specification, and the entire process culminated in the award and contract signing phases by mid-2025. This procurement, extending over nearly a year, from August 2025 to July 2026, plays a significant role in providing access to numerous HE-specific services, including technology, library, research, learning and teaching, data, finance, and procurement services, essential for higher education institutions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education services and those familiar with the Jisc framework. Companies already operating in areas such as technology and library services, or those looking to venture into these sectors, can significantly benefit from engaging with Bath Spa University and similar institutions. Given the educational orientation of the contract and the large scope of services covered, businesses that offer specialised solutions or innovative services tailored to higher education can find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

JISC Core Subscription

Notice Description

The JISC subscription provides us access to a large base of HE specific services which a majority of HE institutions make use of, as well as access to the the Jisc Framework, in areas of Technology, Library, Research, Learning and teaching, data as well as finance and procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017272-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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