---
title: "Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab60"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# Subscriptions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab60

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Subscriptions," was conducted by the University of Plymouth, a sub-central government public authority located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This process, which falls under the industry category of subscription services, has reached the award stage. The tender involved a contract for JISC Collections library subscriptions for the 2025/26 period. JISC SERVICES LIMITED, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, was awarded the contract valued at £570,000, with a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold and unspecified. Delivery for the services spans several UK regions, indicating a broad distribution requirement.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the subscription services industry, particularly for businesses capable of providing comprehensive periodicals and library subscriptions tailored to public sector needs. Companies similar to JISC SERVICES LIMITED, classified as SMEs, with capabilities in handling multi-regional delivery logistics, would be well-placed to compete for such tenders. This process highlights significant potential for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within public sector frameworks, especially organisations prepared to fulfil below-threshold procurement processes efficiently.

## Notice

PeriodicalsJISC Collections library subscriptions 2025/26 - vatable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063618-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £570,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063618-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063618-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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