---
title: "BMJ Publish and Read 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a500"
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# BMJ Publish and Read 2026

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a500

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by JISC, concerns a direct award contract titled "BMJ Publish and Read 2026" in the industry category of education and training services. This contract was awarded to BMJ Publishing Group Limited to allow JISC member institutions to access BMJ's online journals and publish open access articles. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method without competition, since BMJ Publishing Group Limited is the rights holder and sole supplier. The contract was completed with a value of £1,600,000 and covers the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Key stakeholders include JISC, based in Bristol, which acts as the buyer, and BMJ Publishing Group, located in London, serving as the supplier.

For businesses looking to expand their reach within the education sector, this tender presents significant growth opportunities by engaging with a network of higher and further education institutions across the United Kingdom. Companies specialising in educational content, particularly those capable of supporting open access publishing and digital library subscriptions, stand to benefit. By participating in such frameworks, these businesses can strengthen their strategic partnerships with educational bodies and leverage JISC’s substantial member network. The procurement also indicates stable demand in education for innovative digital content solutions, providing fertile ground for expansion within this sector.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to BMJ Publishing Group Limited's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. Members will be able to choose from OA publishing and read only options. 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/082180-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £1,600,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## 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 | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 16:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082180-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061192-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082180-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061192-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060918-2025
  30th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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