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Library Publications

Robert Gordon University

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30 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University bought library publication subscriptions through the Jisc Read and Publish Open Access 2026–2028 framework. The requirement covers read-and-publish agreements, combining access to scholarly publications with arrangements that support open-access publishing. It is a library publications supply requirement, classified under printed books, brochures and leaflets (CPV 22113000). Delivery is for the university in Aberdeen. The procurement was made by Robert Gordon University, an education-sector public body, using the UK sector framework for the supply of read-and-publish agreements via Jisc. The awarded supplier is Jisc, which provides the framework and the subscription service. The requirement was handled as a single lot covering the framework-based supply arrangement.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used an open procedure for a single lot, with the award made against the Jisc Read and Publish Open Access 2026–2028 framework. Jisc was selected as supplier. The contract value is £941,448. The contract was signed on 16 January 2026 and its status is active. One bid was recorded, submitted electronically; it came from a non-EU supplier classification and was not submitted by an SME. The procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The arrangement uses the UK sector framework for read-and-publish agreements and does not include contract options. No separate award date or contract end date is stated in the available procurement details.

For suppliers that missed this award, the opportunity demonstrates a substantial university requirement for library publication subscriptions and open-access publishing arrangements, delivered through a recognised sector framework. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong capability in scholarly communications, academic journal and publication access, and read-and-publish models that link subscription provision with open-access publishing. Experience of working with universities and the UK education sector would be relevant, as would the operational capacity to manage institution-wide publication entitlements and subscription administration. Suppliers would also need to understand framework-based public procurement and be able to deliver a coordinated service at the scale required by a major university library. The single recorded bid indicates a focused competitive field for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Publications

Notice Description

Subscription Service via JISC framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Using UK sector framework for supply of read and publish agreements via JISC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838788
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£941,448 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Robert Gordon University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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