Scope
Reference
UKRI-5667
Description
UKRI is procuring this contract for the purchase of a license to access read and publish to Elsevier's online journals.
Contract 1. UKRI-5667 Read and Publish License
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £117,883.23 excluding VAT
- £141,459.88 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- 11 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government