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Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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11 Mar 2026 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University, situated at Headington Campus in Oxford, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process with a contract awarded to Jisc for the "Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028" initiative. This tender, classified under "Public authority - sub-central government," falls within the category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines." The procurement followed a selective method and was part of a framework agreement, emphasising a below-threshold award. With an active status, this award signifies the completion of the procurement stage as of March 11, 2026, and the contract will span from March 26, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses interested in supplying goods related to academic publishing and digital content distribution, especially those with large-scale operations. By engaging with this contract, organisations can potentially enrich their portfolio in academia-driven publications and collaborate with high-profile educational institutions like Oxford Brookes University. Likewise, enterprises specialising in periodicals and digital content management would find themselves particularly well-suited to tender for similar future opportunities, enhancing their visibility and partnerships within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028

Notice Description

Springer Read and Publish 2026-2028 with Jisc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021584-2026
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,636 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 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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