---
title: "Sage journal subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06567f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06567f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Sage journal subscription

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06567f

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Coventry University, a public authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom, seeking a subscription service from SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED. The tender is titled "Sage journal subscription," and it provides read access to over 1000 hybrid journals along with Open Access publishing rights. This is part of a framework agreement, executed under a selective procurement method, which is completed as of 31 March 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on 27 February 2026, with a delivery period extending until 31 December 2028. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically targeting subscription services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in academic publications and subscription services, especially large organisations that can efficiently manage the supply of extensive journal collections. Although the contract has been awarded to SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED, such projects underscore the growth potential for companies with robust capabilities in hybrid and Open Access publishing. Organisations looking to capitalize in this sector may benefit from aligning strategies with public academic institutions like Coventry University, which frequently require comprehensive and adaptable content delivery solutions under frameworks such as the JISC Read and Publish Framework.

## Notice

Read access to a collection of over 1000 hybrid journals, Open Access publishing rights in hybrid journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029387-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,133 |
| Contracts value | £250,133 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAGE PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 07:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029387-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029387-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014507-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- http://www.sagepub.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05d0fc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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