---
title: "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553c2"
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published: "2025-07-23"
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# Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553c2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contracted project is titled "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26," focusing on the education and training services industry category. The contract is set to cover various regions throughout the UK, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £320,000 and active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award to Cambridge University Press, justified by their sole ownership of the intellectual property's rights. The contract is structured within a framework agreement, facilitating higher and further education institutions among others.

This tender paves the way for business growth by allowing Jisc member institutions an opportunity to purchase CUP eBook titles at preferential rates, fostering an improved educational resource offering. Businesses related to education and publishing services, particularly small and medium enterprises, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Those looking to engage in frameworks supporting higher and further education sectors may find this direct award mechanism a viable path for strategic partnerships and streamlined service provision. The agreement showcases an avenue for educational institutions to collaborate and benefit from unique resources supplied by a notable entity such as Cambridge University Press.

## Notice

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to purchase CUP eBook titles via an evidence based acquisition scheme at preferential rates. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### 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/042410-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,666 |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042410-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037023-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 23:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035231-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042410-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037023-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035231-2025
  25th 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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