---
title: "Rockefeller University Press Journals Read and Publish 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052bed"
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# Rockefeller University Press Journals Read and Publish 2026/27

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

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## Summary

Jisc, a public authority sub-central government body based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has finalised a contract with the Rockefeller University Press for "Rockefeller University Press Journals Read and Publish 2026/27". The contract allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to these journals at preferential rates and to publish open access articles. As of 12th September 2025, the procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the active contract running from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, justified by the exclusive intellectual property rights held by the Rockefeller University Press, which is situated in New York, United States. This falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The total contract value is £300,000 GBP.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in educational publishing and open access distribution. Organisations specialising in digital resources for educational institutions and those capable of aligning with higher education bodies and research organisations could significantly benefit. In particular, businesses that can leverage this framework agreement, which spans across the UK regions including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, and supports a wide range of educational and research-centric bodies, stand to gain the most. Small and medium enterprises may also find a niche market, particularly if they can offer complementary services or content delivery solutions that align with the aims of this contract.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Rockefeller University Press (RUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to RUP'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/056073-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 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 | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## 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 | ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056073-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 14:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 23:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029665-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056073-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2025
  10th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029665-2025
  3rd 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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