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Oxford University Press (OUP) Journals Read and Publish via Jisc LSM 2026-2028

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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21 Apr 2026 at 11:03

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed a procurement process for a three-year Read and Publish License agreement with Oxford University Press (OUP), facilitated via JISC for the 2026-2028 period. The contracting scope includes services related to education and training under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement was selective and awarded under a framework, with the contract valued at £106,537.49 excluding VAT. The contracting stage is in the completed status, with the contract actively signed on 21 April 2026. The agreement addresses delivery needs across regions UKL22, UKL21, and UKL15 in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services to engage with key academic institutions, providing access to OUP journals via innovative licensing agreements. Large scale suppliers with substantial frameworks, such as JISC, are well-suited due to the selective procurement method, which highlights the potential for such businesses to expand their service offerings within the higher education sector. The sub-central government classification underlines the importance of compliance with Welsh regulations, providing a pathway for businesses to leverage regional expertise for growth.

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Notice Title

Oxford University Press (OUP) Journals Read and Publish via Jisc LSM 2026-2028

Notice Description

A three-year Read and Publish License agreement for access, utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3053) OUP Read and Publish 2026-2028 Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,537 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

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