---
title: "OUP Online Products for HE 2026-2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06924e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# OUP Online Products for HE 2026-2030

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06924e

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## Summary

This public procurement process, finalized on 6th May 2026, was led by JISC, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement involves entering into a direct contract with Oxford University Press to supply JISC members with the opportunity to subscribe to OUP Online Products for Higher Education (HE) at preferential rates over four years, from September 2026 to August 2030. The procurement falls within the 'services' category, specifically targeting education and training services, and covers purchases across the UK. The direct award method was chosen due to the supplier holding intellectual property rights as the sole provider of these unique resources. Key dates include the scheduled future signature on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of educational resources, especially those focusing on digital and online content. Large-scale educational providers or consortiums, as well as suppliers operating within higher and further education sectors, will find opportunities for growth by aligning themselves with the needs of institutions using Oxford University Press materials. The overarching framework agreement supports various educational institutions and consortia across the UK, offering a broad potential customer base for businesses capable of integrating with or supplementing Oxford's digital education offerings.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Oxford University Press to give Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to OUP Online Products for HE at preferential rates. OUP Online Products for HE combines a range of OUP datasets and online reference works, including Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, and Oxford Handbooks Online. 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/041504-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,142,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041504-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 11:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041504-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041465-2026
  6th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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