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Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029

JISC

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029" has been initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract involves the direct award of educational and training services to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited. The procurement method used is a direct award, justified by Cengage being the sole rightsholder of the intellectual property. The contract, worth £1,450,000, is set in the services category and will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. A standstill period for this award will conclude on 22nd April 2026, with the contract signature scheduled for 24th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for institutions within the higher education sector, particularly those looking for comprehensive access to historical newspaper archives. Organisations such as higher education and further education institutions, academic consortiums, and research councils in the UK can benefit from this framework agreement. The direct procurement process used indicates limited competition due to the unique nature of the content. This suggests that businesses with exclusive rights to specialized or unique educational resources are best positioned to pursue similar opportunities in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) at preferential rates. The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues of this renowned newspaper. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068165
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033479-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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