Awarded contract

Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029

Details

Buyer
Jisc
Supplier(s)
Cengage Learning
Value
£1,450,000
Duration
3 years
Topic
Education and training services
Published
13 April 2026

Tender description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) at preferential rates. The Times Digital Archive (1785-2024) provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues of this renowned newspaper. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use. ## Contract award Title: Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2026-2029

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published13 April 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date13 April 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 July 2029in 3 years

About the buyer

Jisc provides digital, data and network services to UK higher and further education, and buys as a central body with its own commercial team. Suppliers register free on the Mercell e-tendering portal to view and respond to opportunities. Contracts also appear on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender Service. A procurement pipeline lists larger contracts expected over the next five years. Frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems cover network equipment, cloud services and research systems. Member universities and colleges call off these agreements directly, without running their own tender. Regional partners including SUPC, APUC and HEPCW extend this buying power across the sector.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of Jisc's contract awards have been in education and training, IT services and software and information systems.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 80000000 · Education and training services

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