---
title: "Web of Science Subscription Agreement 2025-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c97"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Web of Science Subscription Agreement 2025-28

Buyer: LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c97

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## Summary

The contracting process led by London Metropolitan University pertains to a Web of Science Subscription Agreement for the period 2025–28, commencing on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2028. This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically concerning licence management software. The procurement method adopted was direct, executed without competition owing to its below-threshold nature. Located in London, the university operates under the sub-central government classification, emphasising its public authority role. The award stage is currently active, as evidenced by the contract signed on 1 October 2025, with a substantial gross value of £114,000. The procurement supports academic citation search services, facilitated through the collaboration with Jisc Services Limited.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for entities offering academic software solutions, particularly those focusing on citation and licence management software. Firms well-versed in serving educational institutions will find this contract aligns with sector-specific expertise. Jisc Services Limited, headquartered in Bristol, exemplifies a large supplier capable of addressing the bespoke needs of the higher education sector, providing growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their influence within the scholastic space across the United Kingdom. Analytic service providers or similar organisations targeting educational frameworks can leverage such contracts to elevate their market presence.

## Notice

Subscription to the Web of Science academic citation search database provided by Clarivate Analytics. Standard agreement via the national Jisc Collections agency on behalf of the UK HE sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038505-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N7 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Islington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038505-2026
  28th 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
- https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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