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Unsub National Agreement 2026-2029

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 May 2026 at 16:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Mar 2026 at 15:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Unsub National Agreement 2026-2029" was initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 20th May 2026, covers services in the education and training sector and is intended for UK universities, research institutions, and affiliate members. The procurement was completed through a direct award to the supplier "Our Research", a company based in North Carolina, USA. The contract commenced on 8th May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2029, as part of a framework agreement that facilitates purchases by higher education institutions and consortia across the UK.

For businesses, this tender underscores the potential for growth by accessing a dedicated market of higher education members requiring specialised educational resources. As "Our Research" holds exclusive intellectual property rights, it presents opportunities for collaboration for businesses that can offer complementary or supportive services to this unique offering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those that are versatile community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could benefit from engaging with consortium members or branching into a sector supported by significant external resources and partnerships during the tenure of the three-year contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unsub National Agreement 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Our Research. This agreement offers all UK universities, research institutions and affiliate members access to both a local version of the Unsub product, and national, consortium level analysis where Jisc is working with the sector to undertake national negotiations. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£728,438 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£728,438 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Our Research

Further Information

Notice Documents

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