---
title: "BMJ Resources for LMSG 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a50b"
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# BMJ Resources for LMSG 2026-2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a50b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, entering into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited. The contract, titled "BMJ Resources for LMSG 2026-2027," pertains to the education and training services industry and is documented as completed. It facilitates BMJ's provision of non-core journal content to members of the London Medical Schools Group (LMSG) and associated NHS Trusts at preferential rates. This direct award, justified by BMJ's exclusive rights to the intellectual property, was initiated on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2027. The procurement method used was direct awarding without reopening competition, under a framework agreement covering relevant institutions across the UK.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for larger educational and training service providers. The contract is excusive due to BMJ's unique resources and rights, inviting businesses capable of partnering within the educational sphere. Companies involved in publishing, educational resources, or digital content provision could find opportunities here, leveraging JISC's framework to expand their client base across academic institutions. Additionally, this framework could serve as a precedent for future similar agreements within the higher education and research sectors, allowing other consortia members to potentially engage in such procurement activities over the contract's duration.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited for members of the London Medical Schools Group (LMSG). This contract will give members of the LMSG, related NHS Trusts and Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to BMJ non core-journal content at preferential rates. 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/005172-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## 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

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061172-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060937-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061172-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060937-2025
  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

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