---
title: "UKRI-5772 Read and Publish Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# UKRI-5772 Read and Publish Agreement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f22

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5772 Read and Publish Agreement," falls within the Education and Training Services sector. It is associated with a scientific journal access agreement. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage and was completed on 9th February 2026, with the contract period running from 10th February 2026 to 31st December 2026. The contract has a gross value of GBP 86,843.33 and was awarded to Jisc Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and training services, especially those capable of facilitating publication and access to scientific journals. Large-scale suppliers, such as educational service providers, may find growth potential in similar tenders issued by central government bodies like UKRI. Engaging in such contracts could expand service offerings and strengthen partnerships within academic and research sectors. Businesses with experience in delivering large-scale, value-driven solutions without the need for competitive tendering are well-suited to pursue similar procurement processes.

## Notice

This contract allows UKRI access to a required scientific journal where data and information can be published and read.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032459-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 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 | £77,559 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032459-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032459-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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