Subscription to Elsevier's online journals
About This Opportunity
Award notice from THE OPEN University (United Kingdom) — Subscription to Elsevier's online. general supplies. Awarded to Elsevier B.V. (GBP 1.4M, Feb 2026).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Subscription to Elsevier Read and Publish online journals via the contract set up by Jisc Services Ltd under the framework.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 031177-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has issued 38 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 33 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Elsevier B.V. was awarded the contract for £1,378,548. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 031177-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Elsevier B.V.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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