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Emerald Resources

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2026 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 May 2026 at 16:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 May 2026 at 15:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process involving the "Emerald Resources" contract. This contract was awarded to Emerald Publishing Limited and is designed to enable Jisc members across the UK to access and subscribe to a collection of educational resources, including eJournals, eCases, and eBooks, at preferential rates. The procurement was conducted as a direct award due to Emerald Publishing Limited being the sole supplier and rightsholder of the necessary intellectual property. This agreement facilitates frameworks for higher and further education institutions, research bodies, and other educational entities in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The contract was signed on 1st July 2026, and it is valid from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those capable of integrating or expanding digital resources for the education sector. Educational technology firms, digital publishers, and content providers with a focus on academia may find this contract especially relevant, as it allows their content to reach a wider institutional audience through Jisc's member network. Businesses equipped to offer complementary services to the libraries and education consortia could leverage this procurement to expand their customer base and market reach in the higher and further education sectors. The recognition of Emerald Publishing Limited as a large-scale supplier highlights the capacity and infrastructure needed to handle substantial educational content delivery and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emerald Resources

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Emerald Publishing Limited to give Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to a range of Emerald resources at preferential rates. The resources in this agreement are Emerald Subject Collections eJournals, eCases and eBooks, and ICE Publishing Journals Collection and eBooks. This contract will also give Jisc members the opportunity to publish open access articles in Emerald Subject Collections eJournals. 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-06a7df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066612-2026
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
£12,720,475 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£12,720,475 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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

EMERALD PUBLISHING LIMITED

Further Information

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