---
title: "Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068165"
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# Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068165

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited, a prominent sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for facilitating access to The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) for its member institutions. This procurement, titled "Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029", is within the education and training industry sector, and pertains to the provision of services. The direct award of the contract, valued at £1,450,000 GBP, commenced on 1st August 2026 and is slated to conclude on 31st July 2029. The process was conducted under the rationale that Cengage, as the sole rights holder to the intellectual property, is the exclusive provider of this unique archival content, making a competitive tender unnecessary. This framework agreement is significant for higher education and further education institutions across the UK regions of England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

The opportunities presented by this contract are particularly advantageous to educational consortiums and bodies focused on higher education and research. With preferential access rates to The Times Digital Archive, members can enhance their research capabilities and resource offerings. It is ideal for businesses involved in digital archiving, content management solutions, and institutions looking to expand or improve their educational resources. The procurement framework is open to various educational and research organisations, allowing SMEs specialising in digital education services to engage and benefit from broader access to a valuable historical content repository.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) at preferential rates. The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues of this renowned newspaper. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,450,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,450,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039623-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 16:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033479-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 16:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033467-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039623-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033479-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033467-2026
  13th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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