---
title: "STA-26036 Emerald Management Cord E-Journal Portfolio"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# STA-26036 Emerald Management Cord E-Journal Portfolio

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1d5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "STA-26036 Emerald Management Cord E-Journal Portfolio" has been completed by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. This contract, relating to the goods category, particularly journals, was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The main activities took place in Egham, United Kingdom, and the contract was signed with Emerald Publishing Limited. The contract period spans from 12th June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The total value of the contract is £78,437 GBP, as detailed in the contract notice published on 1st July 2026.

This tender offers a strategic business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers in the publishing industry with a focus on academic journals and e-journal portfolios. Enterprises that can provide specialised or tailored journal collections catering to higher education and research institutions would find this kind of procurement beneficial. Emerald Publishing Limited's success in securing this contract underscores the demand for high-quality academic resources, suggesting similar businesses may find significant potential in pursuing related tenders within the higher education sector. Large and established publishing companies are likely best suited to compete in such direct procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Awarded to Emerald Publish Limited for the Emerald Management Core E- Journal Portfolio via a direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061988-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,437 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMERALD PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 19:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061988-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061988-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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