---
title: "Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Journals 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aca8"
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# Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Journals 2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aca8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc Services Limited entering into a contract with the Optica Publishing Group for the "Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Journals 2027" project. Jisc, a public authority in Bristol, seeks to provide its member institutions access to Optica’s online journals at preferential rates and publish open-access articles. This direct award, part of the Education and Training Services category, is set to be completed with the main procurement category being services. The contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027, with key milestone dates including a pending award status as of 3rd June 2026, and a scheduled future signature date set for 13th June 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by allowing Jisc member institutions to access unique educational content under a framework agreement, enhancing their academic and research capabilities. Specifically, it could attract businesses involved in educational publishing, digital content management, and those equipped to support higher and further education institutions. Given the procurement is awarded through a direct method due to the supplier's exclusive intellectual property rights, businesses that can similarly offer unique, high-demand content might find opportunities within similar future procurements.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with the Optica Publishing Group to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Optica Publishing Group's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This 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/052471-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £770,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052471-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052436-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052471-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052436-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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