---
title: "SU92(26) BMJ Read and Publish subscription via the JISC R&P Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# SU92(26) BMJ Read and Publish subscription via the JISC R&P Framework Agreement

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

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## Summary

Swansea University, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for a Read and Publish subscription to the BMJ Publishing Group Limited's online journals. This procurement falls under the industry category of publications and was facilitated through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract, awarded to JISC Services Limited, is a call-off from the JISC Read and Publish Framework Agreement. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract taking effect from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026. The contract was signed on 31st December 2025, with a gross amount of GBP 70,123 and a net amount of GBP 56,098.40.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing and providing academic resources. Companies like JISC Services Limited, with expertise in facilitating digital learning resources and subscriptions, would be well-suited to such procurement processes. The framework agreement allows for streamlined access to premium academic content, fostering academic growth and innovation. Businesses capable of offering similar direct-subscription services or managing electronic academic resources could find growth opportunities under similar agreements, enhancing their portfolio within the educational sector.

## Notice

A Read and Publish subscription for access to BMJ Publishing Group Limited's online journals and publish open access articles in said journals. This is a License agreement call-off from a JISC Read and Publish Agreement. JISC Services Ltd published the following notices Transparency Notice 2025/S 000-060918 Contract award Notice 2025/S 000-061192

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007950-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,098 |

## 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

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007950-2026
  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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