---
title: "CSP25656 - Cambridge University Press Open Research Agreement 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-12"
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# CSP25656 - Cambridge University Press Open Research Agreement 2026

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP25656 - Cambridge University Press Open Research Agreement 2026" is led by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract relates to the goods industry category, specifically focused on printed matter and related products. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 9th December 2025 and set to commence on 1st January 2026, running until the end of 2029. The approach was direct procurement without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for the required goods. The contract award value is £14,380 GBP and is below the competition threshold.

This contract with Cambridge University Press provides full read access to the latest Cambridge Journals:2026 Full Collection, creating unique opportunities for growth in academic and research-oriented sectors. Businesses specialising in publishing and distribution, particularly those providing printed materials or services related to academic content, would be well-suited to align with such agreements in the future. Leveraging collaborative relationships with reputable publishers like Cambridge University Press can enhance an organisation's profile and contribute to strategic expansions in the educational publishing sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement For full Read access to the latest 'Cambridge Journals:2026 Full Collection'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082444-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,380 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082444-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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