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title: "RHUL-26058 Elsevier B.V. Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)"
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# RHUL-26058 Elsevier B.V. Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56baf6a4-b477-41ab-bbc5-d7c004ee6edc

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## Summary

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, has completed the procurement process for a library subscription service with Elsevier B.V. This contract, titled "RHUL-26058 Elsevier B.V. Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)," pertains to the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows a tender initiation and is now in the award stage, with the award being active since 31 December 2025. The contractual agreement covers the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a monetary value of £836,958. Although the tender process is marked as 'Other' regarding procurement method details, it applies to goods rather than services.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the publishing and academic subscriptions sector to partner with a prominent educational institution for future collaborations, enhancing visibility and market positioning. Though this specific contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale business entities focusing on academic journal subscriptions could benefit from similar opportunities. Engaging with institutions like Royal Holloway might foster new relationships and avenues for growth, particularly for companies well-versed in delivering high-value contracts associated with academic and research content. The partnership with Elsevier B.V. exemplifies an ideal alignment for expanding access to scholarly resources under established framework agreements.

## Notice

Awarded to ELSEVIER B.V for an Annual e-license Subscription for journal publication for 3 years via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af4e747-93d7-41b7-b5fc-00b4cae0ecb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £836,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £836,958 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af4e747-93d7-41b7-b5fc-00b4cae0ecb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af4e747-93d7-41b7-b5fc-00b4cae0ecb1
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103495&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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