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Journals Master Licence Project MUSE

JISC

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19 Jul 2021 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Journals Master Licence Project MUSE is a procurement project initiated by Jisc, a prominent buyer based in Bristol, England. This project falls under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000). The procurement was conducted via a limited method, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The award was finalised on 16th July 2021, and the contract period is set from 1st March 2021 to 29th February 2024. This tender involved a total contract value of £1,637,013 and is focused on providing access to a digital resource for the scholarly community in the humanities and social sciences.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational resources or digital content management to expand their reach. Companies with expertise in providing subscription-based digital services or academic resources, particularly those with capabilities in delivering comprehensive collections for scholarly use, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The partnership with a large supplier such as Johns Hopkins University Press underscores the potential for growth and enhanced visibility for businesses that can meet the needs identified in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Journals Master Licence Project MUSE

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with The Johns Hopkins University Press for Project MUSE. MUSE is a digital resource for the scholarly community comprising full-text versions of journals in the field of humanities and social sciences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d70c939-1011-4b5a-baa5-fedaf31d4b6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c848eba4-2714-4dbb-b859-775298b70b76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,637,013 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 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

JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS

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