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In deliveryUnited KingdomFramework agreement

Portico eBooks and eJournals 2026-2029

Published
Published 3 June 2026

Overview

JISC has awarded a contract to Portico (part of ITHAKA) to provide eBooks and eJournals access to member institutions at preferential rates from 2026 to 2029. Portico maintains a permanent archive ensuring content remains accessible to participating libraries if it becomes unavailable from publishers or other sources. The service is exclusively for JISC member institutions.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 June 2026

Award outcome

Award date
2 June 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2029
Winner
  • Ithaka Harbors Inc. d/b/a "JSTOR"; "Portico"

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    3 June 2026

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  2. Contract

    3 June 2026

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Awarded: Portico eBooks and eJournals 2026-2029 — won by Ithaka Harbors Inc. d/b/a "JSTOR"; "Portico" — Skim