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Library Publications Read and Publish licences

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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30 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, conducting an award against the JISC framework for "Library Publications Read and Publish licences". The industry category relates to education, and the procurement focused on goods. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This process reached the award stage as of 30th July 2026. The contract, valued at £294,516, was signed with Taylor & Francis on 16th January 2026. The licences delivery location is specified as Aberdeen, aligned with the needs of Robert Gordon University under the completed tender reference MC0005.

This procurement contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing and licensing, particularly those capable of providing Read and Publish licences. The tender, originally managed by Robert Gordon University through an open procedure, is an ideal fit for large-scale suppliers familiar with the requirements of educational institutions or those engaging with JISC framework agreements. Although the contract was awarded to a large company, smaller enterprises can still explore similar opportunities, especially by leveraging partnerships or consortia to meet educational needs in the competitive public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Publications Read and Publish licences

Notice Description

Call off from JISC framework for Read and Publish Licences from Taylor and Francis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Licences via JISC Framework for Taylor and Francis licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838817
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561207
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£294,516 £100K-£500K

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TAYLOR & FRANCIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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