Scope
Reference
OUPA11626
Description
Subscription to Elsevier Read and Publish online journals via the contract set up by Jisc Services Ltd under the framework.
Contract 1. Subscription to Elsevier's online journals
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,378,547.68 excluding VAT
- £1,654,257.21 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 2 years, 10 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Award under framework
Framework being used
Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028
Award without competition - single supplier
Supplier
Elsevier B.V.
- Companies House: 33158992
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGHW-9864-HRDH
Radarweg 29, 1043 NX, Amsterdam
Amsterdam
1043 NX
Netherlands
Email: o.creane@elsevier.com
Website: https://www.elsevier.com/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Subscription to Elsevier's online journals
Contracting authority
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000391
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNW-6296-ZJQQ
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
United Kingdom
Email: finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government