---
title: "Cengage Gale Research Complete 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068166"
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# Cengage Gale Research Complete 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068166

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has awarded a contract to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited for the provision of Gale Research Complete from 2026 to 2029, with the contract signed on 28th April 2026. This direct award, valued at £2,050,000 GBP, allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to an array of educational and training resources offered by Gale Research Complete at preferential rates. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is active, with the service delivery covering the entire United Kingdom, including regions like England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services given the large-scale nature of the contract and its open framework structure. Cengage Learning, the sole supplier due to its exclusive intellectual property rights, caters primarily to higher and further education institutions, research councils, and other educational bodies. Businesses involved in creating, distributing, or facilitating access to educational resources, particularly those providing digital and information services, could find collaboration and service enhancement opportunities, promoting further growth by engaging with frameworks accommodating consortiums, specialist colleges, and multi-academy trusts.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to Gale Research Complete at preferential rates. Gale Research Complete includes: Gale Academic OneFile, Gale General OneFile, Gale OneFile News, Gale eBooks, Gale Business Insights, Gale Literature, and Archives Unbound. 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/039314-2026 |
| 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 | 29 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 | £2,050,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,050,000 |

## 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039314-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 17:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033483-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033468-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039314-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033483-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033468-2026
  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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