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RHUL-26072 2026-2028 JISC Collections Oxford University Press Read and Publish Agreement

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a contract to Oxford University Press for the JISC Collections Oxford University Press Read and Publish Agreement, under a selective procurement method. The contract spans from 6th March 2026 to 31st December 2028 and involves supplying access to Oxford Journals Static Journal Collections and publishing within 500+ hybrid and open access journal titles. The procurement pertains to goods within the newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines category, and is facilitated through the JISC Collection Journals Framework Agreement. The project takes place in the United Kingdom, primarily in the region referenced as UKJ2, Egham.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for enterprises adept in academic publishing and subscription services focused on journal distribution. With the involvement of Oxford University Press, a large-scale supplier, businesses in similar sectors may find partnership prospects, especially those offering digital publishing and distribution platforms. Ideal contenders for such agreements are likely to have established a strong presence in scholarly publishing, offering specialised access to research journals and magazines. The framework used also indicates potential future opportunities for those seeking collaboration within educational and scholarly publishing sectors, emphasising innovation in hybrid and open access offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHUL-26072 2026-2028 JISC Collections Oxford University Press Read and Publish Agreement

Notice Description

Awarded to Oxford University Press (OUP) for read access to Oxford Journals Static Journal Collections and the ability to publish in 500+ hybrid and fully Open Access journal titles via JISC Collection journals Framework Agreement. Invoiced by JISC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,770 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

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