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title: "JISC - Oxford University Press Journals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# JISC - Oxford University Press Journals

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677fe

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by Coventry University, involves a contract for "JISC - Oxford University Press Journals," facilitated through a selective procurement method that is below the threshold, awarded under a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage as of March 30, 2026. Coventry University, located at Priory Street, Coventry, served as the buying organisation, while JISC Services Ltd, based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract. The main industry category involved is services, specifically subscription services, and it encompasses a delivery region across the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on February 28, 2026, and runs until December 31, 2026, with a gross value of £61,541.91.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies involved in academic and journal subscription services. Enterprises with expertise in educational or publishing services can leverage this contract to gain a foothold or expand their market presence in the higher education sector. Given the selective procurement method used, well-established businesses with a capacity to engage in framework agreements are likely best suited to compete in similar tenders, particularly those that can efficiently manage and deliver large-scale, service-oriented projects. Potential entrants can thus explore upcoming tenders from sub-central government authorities to evaluate alignment with business capabilities and objectives.

## Notice

Oxford University Press Journal. Call off from JISC Read and Publish Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029177-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,369 |

## 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029177-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029177-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-059030
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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