Award

Award of Wiley Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 (Jisc)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Wiley Read and Publish Open Access services, covering 2026 to 2028, under the contract UOS-41131-2026. This award falls within the education sector and was managed as a limited procurement, specifically as a call-off from Jisc's existing agreement. The contract was finalised and formally signed on 1st January 2026, commencing thereafter. The process was executed without a prior call for competition and involved a single bid submission, sourced from a non-EU provider, specifically Jisc, a large-scale enterprise based in Bristol. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £760,000 GBP.

Business growth opportunities arise for companies experienced in delivering open-access publishing services, particularly those suited to call-off agreements within the education industry. While Jisc was the successful supplier, other enterprises engaged with similar frameworks, or those developing robust publishing distribution services tailored for educational institutions, may benefit from observing this transaction. The non-traditional procurement method indicates that future similar opportunities might emerge through strategic partnerships or agreements. Businesses should additionally consider involvement in direct service provision stages to increase competitiveness for forthcoming opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Wiley Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 (Jisc)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Wiley Read and Publish Open Access (UOS-41131-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Wiley Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 (UOS-41131-2026) via a call-off from Jisc's Wiley Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 Agreement.

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's Wiley Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827952
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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