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title: "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core eBooks Evidence Based Acquisition 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a0"
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published: "2026-08-04"
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# Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core eBooks Evidence Based Acquisition 2026-2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves JISC, a public authority entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom, contracting with Cambridge University Press (CUP) for the acquisition of Cambridge Core eBooks through an evidence-based acquisition scheme during 2026-2027. This direct award was made as CUP is the sole supplier and rights holder of the eBook content, underscoring the uniqueness of the procurement. The contract, marked as complete, commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2027, valued at £515,025. This procurement mainly targets the education and training sector, benefiting a range of educational bodies across the UK, reflecting its broad geographic applicability.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services, especially those with the capacity to support university and educational consortia. Companies that can leverage the structure of working within framework agreements and possess the ability to provide unique and proprietary educational content will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. SMEs with specialised offerings in education technology could explore synergies in related frameworks, potentially expanding their market reach across higher and further education landscapes in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to purchase CUP eBook titles via an evidence based acquisition scheme at preferential rates. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. 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/073854-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £515,025 |
| Contracts value | £515,025 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073854-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050908-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 10:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050743-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073854-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050908-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050743-2026
  29th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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