---
title: "SU126(26) The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611c9"
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published: "2026-01-29"
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# SU126(26) The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611c9

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom, focuses on the renewal of access to the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals for the period 2026-2028. Classified under the industry category of Publications, the procurement falls within the scope of "goods." This particular process, which is now in the Award stage having been completed, employed a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The official contract, signed on 1 January 2026, will run until the end of December 2028, with a total value of £29,897 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in academic and scientific publications, particularly those seeking to establish or expand contracts with educational institutions. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition to JISC Service Ltd, businesses offering similar goods or services might benefit from observing and learning from this procurement model, preparing them for future tender opportunities in the educational sector. Large-scale suppliers of academic resources and publications are well-suited to compete in such tenders, where tailored service offerings to higher education institutions are crucial.

## Notice

Renewal of access to the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028 via a call off from the JISC Services Ltd Read & Publish Agreement - Contract Award Notce ref. 2025/S 000-081433

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,897 |

## 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 SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007940-2026
  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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