---
title: "Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 via Jisc LSM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06750b"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 via Jisc LSM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06750b

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has completed a selective procurement process for the "Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 via Jisc LSM" contract, valued at £502,491.93. This contract, under Welsh devolved regulations, is part of a three-year agreement facilitated by JISC, serving the education and training services under CPV classification 80000000. The procurement commenced with an award notice dated 26th March 2026, with the contract active from 20th March 2026 to 31st December 2028. Delivery will cover regions in the United Kingdom, such as UKL22, UKL21, and UKL15, with the supplier, JISC, based in Bristol.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training services sector to collaborate with academic institutions, specifically targeting large-scale organisations. By participating in similar frameworks, businesses can become suppliers for future agreements, broadening their reach and enhancing their portfolio with credible partnerships. The procurement method, "Award under framework," suggests a streamlined pathway for businesses that meet selection criteria, offering robust potential for growth and engagement within a prominent educational sector.

## Notice

A three-year Read and Publish License agreement for access, utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3119) Elsevier 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/027940-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,447 |
| Contracts value | £502,491 |

## 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 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027940-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027915-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027895-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027940-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027915-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027895-2026
  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-05d68d
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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