Open University Elsevier Journals Subscription via Jisc Framework
Summary
The Open University awarded a £1.65M contract (including VAT) to Elsevier B.V. for online journal subscriptions under the Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 framework arranged by Jisc Services Ltd. The contract runs from February 2026 through December 2028. This is a contract award notice under the Procurement Act 2023 published on the UK Find a Tender portal.
What changed
The Open University published a contract details notice for a £1,654,257.21 (including VAT) subscription to Elsevier's Read and Publish online journals via the Jisc framework agreement. The contract value excluding VAT is £1,378,547.68 with a duration of approximately 2 years and 11 months (February 2026 to December 2028). The procurement was conducted as an award under a framework agreement without competition to a single supplier. Elsevier B.V. is registered in the Netherlands.
This is a routine procurement notice with no compliance requirements for third parties. Public sector bodies seeking similar journal access arrangements can reference the Elsevier Read and Publish 2026-2028 framework (Notice 001121-2026) for their own procurement activities.
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Contract
Subscription to Elsevier's online journals
- THE OPEN UNIVERSITY UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-031177
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060b98 (view related notices)
Published 2 April 2026, 7:38pm
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Contents
Scope Contract 1. Subscription to Elsevier's online journals Other information Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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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
Date signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates
- 2 February 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 2 years, 10 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not required
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
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