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Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Journals 2027

JISC

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03 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc Services Limited entering into a contract with the Optica Publishing Group for the "Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Journals 2027" project. Jisc, a public authority in Bristol, seeks to provide its member institutions access to Optica’s online journals at preferential rates and publish open-access articles. This direct award, part of the Education and Training Services category, is set to be completed with the main procurement category being services. The contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027, with key milestone dates including a pending award status as of 3rd June 2026, and a scheduled future signature date set for 13th June 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by allowing Jisc member institutions to access unique educational content under a framework agreement, enhancing their academic and research capabilities. Specifically, it could attract businesses involved in educational publishing, digital content management, and those equipped to support higher and further education institutions. Given the procurement is awarded through a direct method due to the supplier's exclusive intellectual property rights, businesses that can similarly offer unique, high-demand content might find opportunities within similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Journals 2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with the Optica Publishing Group to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Optica Publishing Group's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This 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-06aca8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052471-2026
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
SME

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
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
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

OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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