---
title: "CSP26155 - Journal Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06473d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# CSP26155 - Journal Subscriptions

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06473d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process for journal subscriptions under the title "CSP26155 - Journal Subscriptions." Located at Polaris House, Swindon, the procurement process reached the contract award stage on 4th February 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method, as it was deemed that only a particular supplier, JISC Services Limited based in Bristol, could provide the necessary subscription services. The contract period spans from 5th February 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the service classified under the CPV code for subscription services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing subscription services and particularly those familiar with servicing central government contracts. While the procurement was direct and below the threshold, businesses capable of offering unique, specialised services to meet specific public sector needs may find growth potential through similar non-competitive contract opportunities. Companies such as large-scale content providers or those with a robust digital infrastructure, capable of maintaining extensive online journal databases, would be well positioned to explore and compete for similar government contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply services required. UK Research & Innovation require the subscriptions of online journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010103-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,705 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010103-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010103-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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