---
title: "Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) OPEN Journals 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f81"
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# Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) OPEN Journals 2026-2028

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f81

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## Summary

JISC, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK, has awarded a direct contract to the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for providing online journals from 2026 to 2028. This contract, valued at 3,710,000 USD, allows JISC member institutions across the UK to subscribe to ACM's online journals at preferential rates and to publish open access articles. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services and follows a direct award process, justified by ACM being the sole supplier of this unique resource. The contract, which was signed on 19th December 2025 and will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, ensures a framework agreement that is accessible to a wide range of educational bodies in regions across the UK. 

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing, especially those offering complementary services to journal subscription management or open access publication support. Higher and further education institutions and related consortia are key stakeholders in this contract, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses that can collaborate with these educational entities. This framework is particularly beneficial for companies that specialise in educational content distribution or those seeking to partner with or provide resources to multidisciplinary research institutions. As the demand for educational resources grows, the contract offers pathways for businesses to expand their reach within a well-networked academic environment.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Association for Computing Machinery's (ACM) online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This 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/085954-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,710,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,710,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085954-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052596-2025
- 28 Aug 2025 at 14:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052062-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085954-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052596-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052062-2025
  28th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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