---
title: "Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827968

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the contracting process for the "Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028" in collaboration with Jisc. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is undertaken at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. This process was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically via a call-off from Jisc’s existing agreement, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been signed with Jisc effective from 1 January 2026, with a total contract value of £460,000 GBP. The award marks the conclusion stage of the procurement process and falls under the service category, with a completion notification dated 23 April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in academic publishing and research services, particularly those focusing on educational institutions. Businesses that offer competitive and scalable digital publishing solutions may find valuable growth opportunities through similar call-off agreements. Given the specific focus on educational services, the tender is particularly well-suited to large-scale suppliers with experience in handling substantial academic content. Engaging with institutions like the University of Strathclyde could pave the way for future collaborations and increased market presence within the higher education sector.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc) (UOS-41217-2026).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc) (UOS-41217-2026) via a call-off from Jisc's Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 agreement.

### Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554499 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554499

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554499
  Award of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc) - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028 (Jisc) (UOS-41217-2026).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827968

## Provenance

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