---
title: "Library Publications Read and Publish licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838817"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Library Publications Read and Publish licences

Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838817

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Robert Gordon University, located in Aberdeen, conducting an award against the JISC framework for "Library Publications Read and Publish licences". The industry category relates to education, and the procurement focused on goods. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This process reached the award stage as of 30th July 2026. The contract, valued at £294,516, was signed with Taylor & Francis on 16th January 2026. The licences delivery location is specified as Aberdeen, aligned with the needs of Robert Gordon University under the completed tender reference MC0005.

This procurement contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing and licensing, particularly those capable of providing Read and Publish licences. The tender, originally managed by Robert Gordon University through an open procedure, is an ideal fit for large-scale suppliers familiar with the requirements of educational institutions or those engaging with JISC framework agreements. Although the contract was awarded to a large company, smaller enterprises can still explore similar opportunities, especially by leveraging partnerships or consortia to meet educational needs in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Call off from JISC framework for Read and Publish Licences from Taylor and Francis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Licences via JISC Framework for Taylor and Francis licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561207 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £294,516 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 7FY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR & FRANCIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561207

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561207
  Library Publications Read and Publish licences - Call off from JISC framework for Read and Publish Licences from Taylor and Francis

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838817

## Provenance

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