---
title: "CSP26318 - University Press"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a20"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a20"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a20.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a20.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# CSP26318 - University Press

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a20

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a20)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a20.json)

## Summary

The public procurement process for "CSP26318 - University Press" has been executed by UK Research and Innovation. The procurement involves the award of a contract for subscription services, specifically Read Access to 530 OUP Journals, without competition, due to the absence of viable competitive options. The process falls under the industry category of subscription services and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract's active period starting on 6 March 2026 and concluding on 6 March 2028. The procurement method employed was direct, categorized as below the threshold. The contract, valued at £10,928, was awarded to JISC based in Bristol.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses engaged in subscription services, particularly large-scale providers with expertise in academic publications. Such a contract can foster business growth by establishing a partnership with a central government authority, thereby enhancing market reputation and giving access to a sustained revenue stream throughout the contract period. Businesses capable of providing niche services in the educational sector or those seeking to strengthen ties with public authorities might find this procurement appealing. As it is a direct award due to the lack of competition, aspiring suppliers should note the specific criteria that facilitated the contract award to enrich their future bids.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition as this for a specific ongoing Read Access to 530 OUP Journals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030065-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,928 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 06:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030065-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030065-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a20. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a20.json.