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Web of Science Subscription Agreement 2025-28

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by London Metropolitan University pertains to a Web of Science Subscription Agreement for the period 2025–28, commencing on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2028. This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically concerning licence management software. The procurement method adopted was direct, executed without competition owing to its below-threshold nature. Located in London, the university operates under the sub-central government classification, emphasising its public authority role. The award stage is currently active, as evidenced by the contract signed on 1 October 2025, with a substantial gross value of £114,000. The procurement supports academic citation search services, facilitated through the collaboration with Jisc Services Limited.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for entities offering academic software solutions, particularly those focusing on citation and licence management software. Firms well-versed in serving educational institutions will find this contract aligns with sector-specific expertise. Jisc Services Limited, headquartered in Bristol, exemplifies a large supplier capable of addressing the bespoke needs of the higher education sector, providing growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their influence within the scholastic space across the United Kingdom. Analytic service providers or similar organisations targeting educational frameworks can leverage such contracts to elevate their market presence.

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Notice Title

Web of Science Subscription Agreement 2025-28

Notice Description

Subscription to the Web of Science academic citation search database provided by Clarivate Analytics. Standard agreement via the national Jisc Collections agency on behalf of the UK HE sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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