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Public Library of Science (PLOS) - Open Access Publishing

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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14 Mar 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of open-access publishing services to JISC SERVICES LIMITED. The contract, titled "Public Library of Science (PLOS) - Open Access Publishing," falls under the services category with a contract value of GBP 30,270.35. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from February 26, 2024, to December 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on February 23, 2024. The award was made on February 26, 2024, and the contract was confirmed on March 14, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services and open-access publishing to engage with the UK Health Security Agency. Companies that specialise in providing similar services within the UK academic and research community can explore collaborations and future opportunities. Given the direct procurement method used and the contract's specific scope, businesses able to fulfil the requirements efficiently and effectively would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Public Library of Science (PLOS) - Open Access Publishing

Notice Description

This agreement will allow all UKHSA to publish Open-Access articles in the PLOS journals without incurring any publication charges at the time of submission. JISC have negotiated the terms with the publisher on behalf of the UK Academic and Research community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16807413-bbb3-4847-b962-e453123993c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e99e35-478b-410c-94cf-7b96201e1093
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,270 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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