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Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core eBooks Evidence Based Acquisition 2026-2027

JISC

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Award

29 May 2026 at 13:54

Award

29 May 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has successfully completed a procurement contract titled "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core eBooks Evidence Based Acquisition 2026-2027". The process culminated in a contract award to Cambridge University Press, with JISC acting as the buying organisation. This contract, aimed at providing JISC member institutions access to CUP eBook titles at preferential rates, falls under the education and training services category and uses a direct award procurement method. The contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, covering regions across the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award date of 29th May 2026, with a standstill period ending on 9th June 2026 and signature due by 10th June 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in educational content provision or those seeking partnerships in academic resource distribution. Large companies like Cambridge University Press, which are sole suppliers or rightsholders to unique content, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurements. The framework agreement associated with this tender allows for participation by a broad spectrum of educational and research institutions across the UK, thus catering to a wide market for future collaborations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in similar innovative educational services or content provision may find value in leveraging such frameworks to expand their product offerings and network within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core eBooks Evidence Based Acquisition 2026-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to purchase CUP eBook titles via an evidence based acquisition scheme at preferential rates. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. 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-06a8a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050908-2026
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
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
£515,025 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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