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Bristol University Press Journals Collection Read and Publish 2027-2028

JISC

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12 Aug 2026 at 16:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Aug 2026 at 11:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc is procuring access to the Bristol University Press online journals collection for Jisc member institutions. The service combines subscription access to online academic journals at preferential rates with the ability to publish open-access articles in those journals. It is for use by Jisc members rather than Jisc’s own operations. The awarded supplier is the University of Bristol, whose Bristol University Press holds the intellectual property rights in the content. The service falls within subscription services, database services, software and information systems, and education and training services. Delivery covers the United Kingdom. Eligible users include higher and further education institutions, research organisations, education institutes, specialist colleges, multi-academy trusts and relevant purchasing consortia across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

This is a completed direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, justified on the basis that the University of Bristol is the sole supplier and rights-holder for this unique resource. The University of Bristol was selected on 12 August 2026 for the single lot. The award value is £227,392.21 gross. The award covers a contract period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028. A 3.5% win fee, calculated as a proportion of the award value, applies. The standstill period ends on 21 August 2026, with signature scheduled by 22 August 2026. The award is recorded as pending, so selection has been announced but the contract signature has not yet been confirmed.

This outcome indicates demand for specialist scholarly publishing partnerships that combine journal subscription access with open-access publishing arrangements for a national education membership base. A credible future competitor would need rights to the relevant journal content, control of the intellectual property, and the authority to provide both online access and publishing rights. It would also need reliable journal platforms, database and subscription-management capability, and the operational capacity to support institutions across the UK. Experience serving higher and further education, research organisations and purchasing consortia would be directly relevant. Suppliers should be able to offer preferential institutional pricing, administer member eligibility, and manage open-access article publication at scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol University Press Journals Collection Read and Publish 2027-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Bristol University Press, University of Bristol to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Bristol University Press 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e265
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076935-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72320000 - Database services

79980000 - Subscription services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Further Information

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