---
title: "Taylor & Francis Read and Publish 2026-2028 via Jisc LSM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674fa"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674fa.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Taylor & Francis Read and Publish 2026-2028 via Jisc LSM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674fa

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## Summary

The University of South Wales, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has completed a procurement process for a three-year Read and Publish License agreement with Taylor & Francis, facilitated through JISC. This selective procurement, awarded under a framework, targets the education and training services industry with delivery scheduled across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Pontypridd. The contract period spans from 18 February 2026 to 31 December 2028, with the award announced on 26 March 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those experienced in managing large scale agreements for content access and dissemination. Organisations with large operational capacity, like JISC, are well-suited for such contracts, providing services that can cater to high volumes while ensuring compliance with extensive regulatory frameworks. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector or looking to leverage their expertise in knowledge dissemination will find this tender attractive.

## Notice

A three-year Read and Publish License agreement for access, utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3083) Taylor & Francis Read and Publish 2026-2028 Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027874-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,447 |
| Contracts value | £388,447 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027874-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027865-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027874-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027865-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf2f
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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