---
title: "Oxford University Press (OUP) Journals Read and Publish via Jisc LSM 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068682"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068682.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Oxford University Press (OUP) Journals Read and Publish via Jisc LSM 2026-2028

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068682

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has completed a procurement process for a three-year Read and Publish License agreement with Oxford University Press (OUP), facilitated via JISC for the 2026-2028 period. The contracting scope includes services related to education and training under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement was selective and awarded under a framework, with the contract valued at £106,537.49 excluding VAT. The contracting stage is in the completed status, with the contract actively signed on 21 April 2026. The agreement addresses delivery needs across regions UKL22, UKL21, and UKL15 in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services to engage with key academic institutions, providing access to OUP journals via innovative licensing agreements. Large scale suppliers with substantial frameworks, such as JISC, are well-suited due to the selective procurement method, which highlights the potential for such businesses to expand their service offerings within the higher education sector. The sub-central government classification underlines the importance of compliance with Welsh regulations, providing a pathway for businesses to leverage regional expertise for growth.

## Notice

A three-year Read and Publish License agreement for access, utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3053) OUP Read and Publish 2026-2028 Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036028-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,537 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036028-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035708-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036028-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- 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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