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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 15:16

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29 May 2026 at 13:54

Award

29 May 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves JISC, a public authority entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom, contracting with Cambridge University Press (CUP) for the acquisition of Cambridge Core eBooks through an evidence-based acquisition scheme during 2026-2027. This direct award was made as CUP is the sole supplier and rights holder of the eBook content, underscoring the uniqueness of the procurement. The contract, marked as complete, commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2027, valued at £515,025. This procurement mainly targets the education and training sector, benefiting a range of educational bodies across the UK, reflecting its broad geographic applicability.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services, especially those with the capacity to support university and educational consortia. Companies that can leverage the structure of working within framework agreements and possess the ability to provide unique and proprietary educational content will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. SMEs with specialised offerings in education technology could explore synergies in related frameworks, potentially expanding their market reach across higher and further education landscapes in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered 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/073854-2026
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
£515,025 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£515,025 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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