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Cengage Gale Research Complete 2026-2029

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Apr 2026 at 18:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Apr 2026 at 17:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has awarded a contract to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited for the provision of Gale Research Complete from 2026 to 2029, with the contract signed on 28th April 2026. This direct award, valued at £2,050,000 GBP, allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to an array of educational and training resources offered by Gale Research Complete at preferential rates. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is active, with the service delivery covering the entire United Kingdom, including regions like England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services given the large-scale nature of the contract and its open framework structure. Cengage Learning, the sole supplier due to its exclusive intellectual property rights, caters primarily to higher and further education institutions, research councils, and other educational bodies. Businesses involved in creating, distributing, or facilitating access to educational resources, particularly those providing digital and information services, could find collaboration and service enhancement opportunities, promoting further growth by engaging with frameworks accommodating consortiums, specialist colleges, and multi-academy trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cengage Gale Research Complete 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to Gale Research Complete at preferential rates. Gale Research Complete includes: Gale Academic OneFile, Gale General OneFile, Gale OneFile News, Gale eBooks, Gale Business Insights, Gale Literature, and Archives Unbound. 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-068166
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039314-2026
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
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
£2,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,050,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA) LIMITED

Further Information

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