Award

Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 - Jisc

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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11 Mar 2026 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has completed the procurement process for the "Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 - Jisc" contract, which falls under the Public authority - sub-central government category. This contract, associated with newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, will be effective from 13th March 2026 to 31st December 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement, resulting in an award to the supplier Jisc, located in Bristol. The key documents were published on 11th March 2026, with a milestone signature date on the same day. The procurement focused on the industry of goods, specifically within the academic publishing sector, with a gross value of £438,681.18.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing and distribution of academic materials. Companies specialised in content provision, educational resources, and scholarly communications, particularly large enterprises, could find new growth avenues by collaborating with Oxford Brookes University or similar institutions. The involvement of Jisc, a large-scale supplier with expertise in educational technology and resources, indicates that businesses with capabilities to support digital and academic publishing initiatives may be well-positioned for such opportunities. This contract aligns with long-term strategic objectives in the academic sector, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 - Jisc

Notice Description

Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 - Jisc Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£438,681 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

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
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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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