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    ContractsJisc Karger Journal Access and Open Access Publishing 2027-2028
    Awarded contract

    Jisc Karger Journal Access and Open Access Publishing 2027-2028

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Jisc member institutions gain discounted access to Karger journals and reduced open access publishing fees through this 2027-2028 agreement.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 14 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 14 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OU
      OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    14 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Jisc Services Limited is partnering with Karger Publishers to provide Jisc member institutions with preferential subscription rates for Karger's online journals and discounted open access (OA) publishing fees. This opportunity enables eligible Jisc member organizations to access a comprehensive portfolio of peer-reviewed journals while supporting affiliated researchers to publish OA articles at reduced costs. The agreement is exclusively available to Jisc member institutions and does not apply to Jisc's internal use. Institutions should verify their Jisc membership status and review the specific terms, eligible journal titles, and OA fee discounts included in this agreement.

    Track record

    18 awards · 18 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

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    Who wins here
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    2. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press1× · 6%
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    4. Walter De Gruyter GmbH1× · 6%
    5. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS LIMITED1× · 6%
    6. THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY1× · 6%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ca7f

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