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title: "Elsevier B.V Call Off (JISC Framework) Read and Publish Journals Collection Licence Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Elsevier B.V Call Off (JISC Framework) Read and Publish Journals Collection Licence Agreement

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b5a

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Coventry University for the renewal of a library subscription to Elsevier B.V's ScienceDirect as part of the JISC Framework's Read and Publish agreement. This contract, valued at approximately £653,590, involves education and training services specifically aimed at enhancing academic resources. Coventry University, based in Coventry, UK, undertook this selective procurement method under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The process reached the award stage on 21 January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 30 January 2026 and concluding on 30 December 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for those in the educational publishing industry, particularly large suppliers specialising in academic journal collections. Businesses with expertise in handling frameworks and selective procurement processes, especially those with capabilities in digital publications and academic library services, are well-poised to benefit from similar agreements. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can secure stable, multi-year contracts, which contribute to sustainable operational growth.

## Notice

Renewal of library subscription to the Elsevier ScienceDirect, Call off from the JISC Read & Publish agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £653,590 |
| Contracts value | £653,590 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 17:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015461-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005400-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05d68d
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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