---
title: "APS Read and Publish 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a39"
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# APS Read and Publish 2026/27

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a39

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Jisc has culminated in the award of a contract titled "APS Read and Publish 2026/27" to The American Physical Society. This contract allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to online journals and publish open access articles, benefiting from preferential rates. The procurement, categorised under Education and Training Services, is located within the United Kingdom with Jisc acting in the capacity of a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award due to the exclusivity of the intellectual property held by the supplier, The American Physical Society. The contract timeframe extends from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with a potential renewal upon mutual agreement.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in higher education support and research facilitation. Organisations focused on educational services, research institutions, and academic consortia are well-suited to engage with Jisc under this framework agreement. The established framework agreement ensures streamlined access for higher and further education bodies within the UK, facilitating growth by enhancing the reach and impact of research publications. Such opportunities enable consortiums and similar entities to leverage the unique resources provided by The American Physical Society, fostering academic advancement and collaboration both locally and internationally.

## Notice

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into a contract with American Physical Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to APS's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052051-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,875,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052051-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 23:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029339-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 08:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028988-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052051-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029339-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028988-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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