Scope
Reference
Proc3052
Description
Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Cambridge University Press's (CUP) online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2026-2029
Supplier
Contract value
- £16,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 10 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLY-1265-BRCD
University Printing House, Shaftesbury Road
Cambridge
CB2 8BS
United Kingdom
Email: natalie.climas@cambridge.org
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2026-2029
Contracting authority
JISC
- Companies House: 05747339
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government