--- title: "HE Consultancy Framework: Libraries; Digital preservation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "JISC" published: "2026-05-22" --- # HE Consultancy Framework: Libraries; Digital preservation Buyer: JISC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a0.json) ## Summary JISC, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for their "HE Consultancy Framework: Libraries; Digital preservation" contract. This tender covers multiple specialisms, focusing on the UK higher education sector's libraries and digital transformation needs. The procurement stage prioritises planning, with market engagement occurring through preliminary notices. Suppliers must be registered on the JISC portal to participate. The key milestone is the engagement correspondence deadline, set for 1st July 2026, with the contract period starting from 17th December 2026 and potentially extending until 16th December 2034. The value of this service-oriented procurement is £1,000,000 to £1,200,000 GBP. The framework involves a well-structured process, following the Procurement Act 2023, and requires suppliers to meet specific criteria, including an interview stage. Suppliers will have further communication opportunities, with the next notice date scheduled for 19th August 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education consultancy, digital transformation, library systems, and digital preservation. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the framework's emphasis on inclusivity and the division into distinct specialisms or Lots. Companies providing strategic development, system integration, data management, and copyright solutions may find this procurement process highly beneficial. By participating, businesses have the chance to collaborate with JISC on impactful projects that align with the evolving needs of UK higher education institutions. Such engagements not only enhance the service delivery capabilities of participating firms but also foster long-term growth and expertise in the field of digital preservation and transformation in academia. ## Notice Jisc is establishing an open framework to enable Jisc to purchase HE consultancy. This consultancy focuses on the needs of libraries in the UK higher education sector. Jisc consultancy supports institutions with the development and implementation of digital transformation programmes at both strategic and operational levels, from business strategies and planning to development of systems, services and data management including digital preservation. The Open Framework covers five specialisms separated into Lots: Strategy: strategy development, business planning, service development, digital resources management Copyright and licensing: copyright and licensing issues in relation to digital collections and scholarly communication Systems: library systems, systems integration, migration, requirements gathering and options analysis Data and metadata: bibliographic data management, collection management, metadata standards, workflows Digital preservation: standards, formats, solutions, management and procurement The Supplier must meet all of the requirements for general questions, all of the requirements for at least one Specialism/Lot and pass the interview stage. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC. If you wish to discuss how the service works or see if it would be a good fit, please email consultancy@jisc.ac.uk. ### Planning Information Any questions on suitability and how our consultancy service works should be emailed to consultancy@jisc.ac.uk. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047660-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 10:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047660-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047660-2026 22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.jisc.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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