---
title: "De Gruyter Read and Publish 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# De Gruyter Read and Publish 2026

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d04

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Jisc, a notable public authority in sub-central government based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has resulted in the completion of the "De Gruyter Read and Publish 2026" tender. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, focusing on providing Jisc's member institutions with the ability to subscribe to and publish in De Gruyter's online journals at advantageous rates. The procurement method was a direct award, without reopening competition, due to De Gruyter's exclusive rights to the intellectual property involved. The contract, executed with Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG from Berlin, Germany, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2026, with a total value of EUR 540,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for educational institutions and consortia focusing on higher and further education within the United Kingdom and affiliated consortia across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Businesses that would benefit significantly include those engaged in digital publishing, educational content distribution, and academic journal management. By aligning with Jisc's framework, these entities may streamline procurement efficiencies and enhance their market presence within the academic and research communities. The absence of competition in awarding this contract emphasizes the importance of unique service offerings and strengthens partnerships across the educational landscape.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with De Gruyter to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to De Gruyter's online journals at preferential rates and to have unlimited open access publishing in said journals. 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/075327-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## 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 | WALTER DE GRUYTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075327-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057799-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057658-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075327-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057799-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057658-2025
  18th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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