---
title: "Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) 2027-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca81"
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# Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) 2027-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca81

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## Summary

Jisc, a public authority classified under sub-central government, located in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process for the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) 2027-2029. This process, identified as Proc3371, involves a direct award contract to DOAJ Fonden, aiming to provide Jisc member institutions with preferential access to DOAJ's extensive list of peer-reviewed open access journals. The procurement stage of this contract is complete, with a publication date of 14 July 2026, and it includes a contract period commencing on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2029. The procurement method was a direct award, facilitated by a framework agreement encompassing a wide array of educational and research institutions within the UK, ensuring streamlined contributions to the journal's infrastructure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that align with the educational and research services sectors. Businesses capable of contributing database services, subscription management, and software package solutions may find particular growth avenues. The procurement process highlights DOAJ Fonden as the sole supplier, indicating an exclusive opportunity for educational institutions to support a renowned resource in academia. Organisations set to benefit from this framework include higher and further education institutions, research councils, and other educational bodies across the UK, laying the groundwork for collaborative growth and sustainability in academic publishing.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with DOAJ Fonden to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to support the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) at preferential rates. DOAJ is primarily a list of peer-reviewed open access journals covering all disciplines and 80 languages. Members will be able to contribute to the running and sustainability of the DOAJ infrastructure. 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/066390-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £366,000 |
| 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 | DOAJ FONDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22212000 - Periodicals
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066390-2026
- 14 Jul 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066027-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066390-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066027-2026
  14th July 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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