---
title: "UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033642"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2022-05-10"
---

# UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033642

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is centred around the contract titled "UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024." This contract falls within the goods category, specifically related to printed matter and associated products. The procurement was conducted via a limited method and aligned with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii), allowing for an award without a prior publication of a call for competition. The award was finalised on 5th May 2022 and involves delivery across the United Kingdom, with an active contract value of £344,961.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the academic publishing and research sectors, particularly those offering digital content services or related products. Companies that can provide specialised publishing agreements or digital access to academic research may find this contract especially relevant. As the agreement is a transitional arrangement negotiated with Elsevier, businesses capable of forming similar negotiations or enhancing research capabilities could benefit from exploring opportunities in future related tenders.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024. Contract awarded in alignment with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024. Contract awarded in alignment with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii).

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded in alignment with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii). The agreement is a 'Read and Publish Transitional Agreement' negotiated for the sector at UK level by the supplier with Elsevier. Access to the full text and publishing on the Elsevier ScienceDirect platform is only available from Elsevier as the publisher.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012197-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £344,961 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 10 May 2022 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012197-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=688752706
- https://www.ukri.org

## Provenance

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