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title: "RHUL-26092 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement"
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# RHUL-26092 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75cbf57c-e4d3-4beb-bebb-a717d170a024

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RHUL-26092 JSTOR Archive Collections Perpetual Purchase Agreement." This procurement, categorised under the industry of journals, was awarded on 9th July 2026. The contract was directly awarded to JSTOR, part of Ithaka Harbors Inc., under the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement. The buyer and supplier engaged in this goods procurement through a direct award method. The contract period started on 17th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2126, focusing on the delivery within the South East region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in providing perpetual access to journal archives as it involves a substantial contract value of £55,959. Given the specific nature of the procurement, larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs may find themselves well-suited to engage with similar projects under framework agreements like the JISC Collections. Suppliers of digital and educational resources should explore potential collaborations and business expansions in this niche market, leveraging framework agreements for streamlined procurement and long-term partnership potential.

## Notice

Awarded to JSTOR part of Ithaka Harbors Inc for Annual E-License Subscription via a direct award under the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0336ed-3955-47bc-836c-b5c398d03a1a |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2126 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,959 |
| 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 | JSTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0336ed-3955-47bc-836c-b5c398d03a1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0336ed-3955-47bc-836c-b5c398d03a1a
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106993&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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