---
title: "Elsevier Read and Publish (2026-2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648f5"
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published: "2026-02-05"
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# Elsevier Read and Publish (2026-2028)

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648f5

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## Summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University has engaged in a direct procurement process for a three-year agreement titled "Elsevier Read and Publish (2026-2028)" which is to be executed without competition, falling below the threshold. The contract, awarded to JISC Services Limited, focuses on the provision of journals and periodicals under the goods category. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, with the contract becoming active as of 5 February 2026, continuing until 31 December 2028. Located in Cardiff, the university operates under public authority regulations with specific adherence to Welsh devolved regulations, reflecting its sub-central government status.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in publishing, especially those offering newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The procurement method is well-suited for established companies like JISC Services Limited, capable of providing specialised publishing services under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. Organisations keen on expanding into academia-focused publishing markets might find this project particularly beneficial for establishing long-term relationships with academic institutions across the UK, leveraging the location's strong educational sector dynamics.

## Notice

Three-year agreement utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3119) Elsevier 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/010491-2026 |
| 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 | £200,000 |

## 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 13:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010491-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010491-2026
  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

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