---
title: "JSTOR Archive Collections 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c208"
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# JSTOR Archive Collections 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c208

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## Summary

The procurement process for the JSTOR Archive Collections 2026-2029 involves Jisc Services Limited, a subsidiary of JISC, based in Bristol, UK. The contract was directly awarded to Ithaka Harbors Inc., operating as JSTOR or Portico, a digital library of academic resources. It falls under the services category, specifically education and training, with a contract value of £8,570,000. Key dates include the contract signature scheduled for 17th July 2026, and the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This procurement falls under a framework agreement, benefiting higher and further education institutions across the UK, adhering to the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations involved in supplying educational services, especially those specialising in digital academic resources. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with the capacity to serve higher and further education markets. By enabling institutions to subscribe to valuable academic archives at preferential rates, businesses contributing to this procurement can significantly enhance their status and broaden their market reach within the education sector. Participating in this contract allows suppliers to forge stronger relationships with prestigious educational entities, fostering long-term growth and development.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with JSTOR, a part of ITHAKA, to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to the JSTOR Archive Collections at preferential rates. JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. 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/062118-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,570,000 |
| 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 | ITHAKA HARBORS INC. D/B/A "JSTOR"; "PORTICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062118-2026
- 2 Jul 2026 at 09:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062118-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062093-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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