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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Robert Gordon University for the provision of library publications under the Jisc framework has reached the award stage. Situated in Aberdeen, this procurement action falls within the education industry category, specifically focusing on goods. The contract has been awarded to Jisc and involves the supply of read and publish agreements via an open procedure. Although the tender process has been completed, it originally operated under an open procurement method, encouraging wide participation. The contract, valued at £941,448, was officially signed on 16th January 2026.

Opportunities for business growth through this contract are tailored to large-scale suppliers in the educational goods and services sector. Given the nature of read and publish agreements, businesses with established links in digital publication platforms, especially those with the capability to cater to university needs, are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Additionally, organisations experienced in leveraging frameworks such as the Jisc can benefit from seeking future opportunities in collaborative or framework-based education contracts across the UK, especially within the higher education landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

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

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20266 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
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
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

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