---
title: "SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061191"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061191

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SU104(26) Royal Society Chemicals Journals Read and Publish 2026 - 2029" was initiated by Swansea University, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, located in Swansea, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" and pertains specifically to goods. The procurement stage is complete, having been awarded to JISC Services Limited, a large supplier based in Bristol. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will end on 29th December 2029. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, aligning with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing or digital content services. Companies that specialise in providing access to professional or academic journals would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, this contract highlights the growing market for digital subscriptions and open-access publishing, where businesses can expand their offerings by leveraging aggregated content distribution services. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could present valuable avenues for businesses to grow within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

A Read and Publish subscription for access to the Royal Society of Chemicals Journals online journals and publish open access articles in said journals. This is a read and publish agreement call-off from a JISC Read and Publish Agreement. JISC Services Limited published the contract award notice reference:2025/S 000-070250

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007853-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £133,482 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007853-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007853-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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