---
title: "Unsub National Agreement 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672da.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Unsub National Agreement 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672da

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Unsub National Agreement 2026-2029" was initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 20th May 2026, covers services in the education and training sector and is intended for UK universities, research institutions, and affiliate members. The procurement was completed through a direct award to the supplier "Our Research", a company based in North Carolina, USA. The contract commenced on 8th May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2029, as part of a framework agreement that facilitates purchases by higher education institutions and consortia across the UK.

For businesses, this tender underscores the potential for growth by accessing a dedicated market of higher education members requiring specialised educational resources. As "Our Research" holds exclusive intellectual property rights, it presents opportunities for collaboration for businesses that can offer complementary or supportive services to this unique offering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those that are versatile community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could benefit from engaging with consortium members or branching into a sector supported by significant external resources and partnerships during the tenure of the three-year contract.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Our Research. This agreement offers all UK universities, research institutions and affiliate members access to both a local version of the Unsub product, and national, consortium level analysis where Jisc is working with the sector to undertake national negotiations. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046589-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £728,438 |
| Contracts value | £728,438 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046589-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026962-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026867-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046589-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026962-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026867-2026
  24th March 2026 - Transparency 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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