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PLOS OA Membership 2024

JISC

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17 Nov 2023 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "PLOS OA Membership 2024" involves Jisc Services Limited and the Public Library of Science. Jisc, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is the buyer in this limited procurement. The contract value is £1,000,000 and covers education and training services. The contract period begins on January 1, 2024, and ends on December 31, 2024. The award was granted without prior publication of a contract notice, and the tender period ended on November 14, 2023.

This tender for the "PLOS OA Membership 2024" offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services. Companies looking to provide publishing rights for corresponding authors from participating institutions should consider competing in this contract. The contract, facilitated by Jisc, opens doors for service providers to expand their market reach in education and align their offerings with the evolving needs of institutions worldwide. Businesses with expertise in the specified equity titles can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their presence in the education sector and achieve growth through international collaboration.

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Notice Title

PLOS OA Membership 2024

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for one year of publishing rights for corresponding authors from participating institutions covering some or all of following equity titles (dependant upon selected subscription type) : PLOS Biology; PLOS Medicine, Water, PLOS Climate, PLOS Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Neglecte4d Tropical Diseases, PLOS Digital Health. The agreement will be for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b75032a-2a8f-4a02-b7bc-ef16437da735
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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