Award

Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the contracting process for the "Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028" in collaboration with Jisc. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is undertaken at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. This process was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically via a call-off from Jisc’s existing agreement, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been signed with Jisc effective from 1 January 2026, with a total contract value of £460,000 GBP. The award marks the conclusion stage of the procurement process and falls under the service category, with a completion notification dated 23 April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in academic publishing and research services, particularly those focusing on educational institutions. Businesses that offer competitive and scalable digital publishing solutions may find valuable growth opportunities through similar call-off agreements. Given the specific focus on educational services, the tender is particularly well-suited to large-scale suppliers with experience in handling substantial academic content. Engaging with institutions like the University of Strathclyde could pave the way for future collaborations and increased market presence within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc) (UOS-41217-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc) (UOS-41217-2026) via a call-off from Jisc's Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 agreement.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554499
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£460,000 £100K-£500K

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

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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