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CSP26318 - University Press

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2026 at 06:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "CSP26318 - University Press" has been executed by UK Research and Innovation. The procurement involves the award of a contract for subscription services, specifically Read Access to 530 OUP Journals, without competition, due to the absence of viable competitive options. The process falls under the industry category of subscription services and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract's active period starting on 6 March 2026 and concluding on 6 March 2028. The procurement method employed was direct, categorized as below the threshold. The contract, valued at £10,928, was awarded to JISC based in Bristol.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses engaged in subscription services, particularly large-scale providers with expertise in academic publications. Such a contract can foster business growth by establishing a partnership with a central government authority, thereby enhancing market reputation and giving access to a sustained revenue stream throughout the contract period. Businesses capable of providing niche services in the educational sector or those seeking to strengthen ties with public authorities might find this procurement appealing. As it is a direct award due to the lack of competition, aspiring suppliers should note the specific criteria that facilitated the contract award to enrich their future bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26318 - University Press

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition as this for a specific ongoing Read Access to 530 OUP Journals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2028 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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