---
title: "SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611dd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off

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

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Swansea University involves the "SU96(26) Cambridge University Press Open Research 2026-29 call off," which targets the publications industry category. The contract entails a Read and Publish subscription for access to Cambridge University Press online journals and operates under Welsh devolved regulations. This initiative is part of a direct procurement method, finalised below threshold without competition, and involves parties located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The award was signed on 1st January 2026, with Swansea University acting as the buying organisation and JISC Services Ltd as the supplier, with the contract being valued at £143,373.0 GBP for the active period starting and concluding on the same day, 1st January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in publishing and online academic resources, to expand through collaboration with a prominent educational institution like Swansea University. Larger enterprises with experience in handling public authority contracts will thrive in this scenario, especially organisations capable of delivering quality publications within the parameters set by JISC Services Ltd's framework agreement. Businesses equipped with a strategic approach towards subscription services and digital publications are particularly well placed to benefit from this contract arrangement.

## Notice

A Read and Publish subscription for access to the Cambridge University Press online journals. via call-off from a JISC Services Ltd Read and Publish Agreement. JISC Services Limited published the contract award notice reference:2025/S 000-052930

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007974-2026 |
| 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 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,373 |

## 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 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007974-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007974-2026
  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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