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05 Aug 2026 at 10:45

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:48

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a UK-based public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has successfully procured services from JSTOR, part of Ithaka Harbors Inc., for the JSTOR Archive Collections spanning 2026 to 2029. This direct award contract, initiated through a tender and awarded on 5th August 2026, is valued at approximately GBP 8,570,000. It caters specifically to JISC member institutions, allowing them to subscribe to JSTOR's extensive digital library at preferential rates. The procurement method employed was a direct award justified by JSTOR's exclusive intellectual property rights, facilitating seamless service continuity without competition. The contract runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, primarily covering education and training services across the UK.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses connected with educational consortiums or operating within the higher and further education sectors. By harnessing the framework set by JISC, businesses can engage with multiple educational and research institutions across the UK, enhancing their service delivery and expanding their market reach. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, and entities with a focus on educational materials and resources are particularly well-suited to benefit from the opportunities arising from such framework agreements, given the potential network and collaborative gains.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

JSTOR Archive Collections 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JSTOR, a part of ITHAKA, to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to the JSTOR Archive Collections at preferential rates. JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. 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-06c208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074107-2026
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, VCSE
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
£8,570,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,570,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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

ITHAKA HARBORS INC. D/B/A "JSTOR"; "PORTICO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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