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title: "RHUL-26060 Sage Publishing Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)"
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# RHUL-26060 Sage Publishing Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e542e6ee-e45b-4c9c-b520-3e6972ba9b16

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, England, is the buyer for the public procurement titled "RHUL-26060 Sage Publishing Read & Publish Open Access Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)." This process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Sage Publications Limited. The value of the contract is set at £221,319, with the contract period spanning from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. The procurement method employed is denoted as 'Other,' and the contract facilitates a library subscription to over 100 Hybrid Journals via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large-scale publishers and suppliers of journals and magazines, particularly those with experience in facilitating library subscriptions and open-access agreements. Small and micro enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, may find this procurement unsuitable due to its scale and specific requirements. Nonetheless, businesses capable of managing long-term subscription agreements would benefit from increased visibility and future collaboration prospects within the academic sector. The partnership with Royal Holloway University opens avenues for deeper engagement in educational and scholarly resource distribution in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Awarded to Sage Publications Limited for a 3 year annual subscription to over 100 Hybrid Journals via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee2680-fe7c-48d5-ab31-aac5798fb285 |
| 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 | £221,319 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £221,319 |
| 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 | SAGE PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee2680-fe7c-48d5-ab31-aac5798fb285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee2680-fe7c-48d5-ab31-aac5798fb285
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103501&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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