---
title: "Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059030"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# Oxford University Press (OUP) Read and Publish 2026-2028

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059030

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by JISC for subscribing to Oxford University Press's online journals covers the contractual period from 2026 to 2028. This agreement, valued at £22 million GBP, allows JISC member institutions to subscribe at preferential rates and publish open access articles. JISC, a public authority positioned within sub-central government, is based in Bristol, UK. The procurement method followed is direct award, justified by Oxford University Press being the sole supplier and rightsholder of the intellectual property involved. This contract extension reflects a planning stage turned active, having commenced on 17th February 2026, and ends on 31st December 2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services. Higher education institutions, further education establishments, and research organisations are encouraged to participate in this framework agreement, which specifically targets their educational needs. Organisations that focus on the advancement of education and research across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland can benefit from joining a purchasing consortium eligible for this framework. With Oxford University Press as the supplier, its unique resources present an exclusive market opportunity available to institutions keen on elevating their academic publishing and subscription services.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Oxford University Press to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Oxford University Press's 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. This contract has been increased by one additional year until 2028, as opposed to 2027 which was stated in the UK6 CAN.

### 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/018005-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,450,000 |
| Contracts value | £22,000,000 |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018005-2026
- 1 Sep 2025 at 16:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052961-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 10:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052361-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018005-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052961-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052361-2025
  29th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://corp.oup.com/
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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