---
title: "Sage Journals Read and Publish (2026-2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648e9"
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buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Sage Journals Read and Publish (2026-2028)

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648e9

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## Summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for a three-year agreement under the project titled "Sage Journals Read and Publish (2026-2028)." This procurement, falling within the goods category, specifically targets the supply of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and without competition. The contract period runs from 5th February 2026 to 31st December 2028, with the agreement having been signed on 4th February 2026. The key parties involved are Cardiff Metropolitan University as the buyer, located in Cardiff, UK, and JISC Services Limited as the supplier, based in Bristol, UK.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery and distribution of academic publications and open-access journals. It primarily benefits large-scale businesses capable of handling multi-year contracts and delivering goods in accordance with targeted educational needs. Companies specialising in providing digital academic resources and publications to universities would find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their client base and reinforcing partnerships in the educational sector.

## Notice

Three-year agreement utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3082) Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 Open Access Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,041 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff 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

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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