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OUP Online Products for HE 2026-2030

JISC

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06 May 2026 at 12:16

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06 May 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, finalized on 6th May 2026, was led by JISC, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement involves entering into a direct contract with Oxford University Press to supply JISC members with the opportunity to subscribe to OUP Online Products for Higher Education (HE) at preferential rates over four years, from September 2026 to August 2030. The procurement falls within the 'services' category, specifically targeting education and training services, and covers purchases across the UK. The direct award method was chosen due to the supplier holding intellectual property rights as the sole provider of these unique resources. Key dates include the scheduled future signature on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of educational resources, especially those focusing on digital and online content. Large-scale educational providers or consortiums, as well as suppliers operating within higher and further education sectors, will find opportunities for growth by aligning themselves with the needs of institutions using Oxford University Press materials. The overarching framework agreement supports various educational institutions and consortia across the UK, offering a broad potential customer base for businesses capable of integrating with or supplementing Oxford's digital education offerings.

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Notice Title

OUP Online Products for HE 2026-2030

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Oxford University Press to give Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to OUP Online Products for HE at preferential rates. OUP Online Products for HE combines a range of OUP datasets and online reference works, including Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, and Oxford Handbooks Online. 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-06924e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041504-2026
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
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
£11,142,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

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