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Third Iron Software 2025-2027

JISC

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Award

21 Oct 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has awarded a contract to BZ Disc, Inc. to provide library and research management software tools for Jisc members under the title "Third Iron Software 2025-2027". This procurement, falling within the education and training services industry category, encompasses several geographic locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement method utilised was a negotiated procedure without a call for competition. The contract period is set from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027 with a total value of GBP 750,000. Key dates include the award date of 20th October 2024, with the award notice published on 21st October 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in library and research management software tools. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced software subscriptions, such as BrowZine, LibKey and Nomad++, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this contract was awarded without broad competition, future opportunities may still arise for capable software providers to partner with Jisc or similar organisations, enabling growth and expansion within the education technology sector.

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Notice Title

Third Iron Software 2025-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into contract with BZ Disc, Inc. to offer Jisc members subscriptions to its collection of library and research management software tools, including BrowZine, LibKey and Nomad++. The contract is not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e109a59-fd42-49eb-b57a-90e02a9220e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59876863-bba9-462a-9dec-b621d06adc58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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

BZ DISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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