Award

Royal Society Journals Read and Publish Agreement 2024

JISC

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Award

25 Aug 2023 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Society Journals Read and Publish Agreement 2024 tender has been successfully awarded. Jisc, the buying organisation, entered into a contract on behalf of member institutions to offer access to online journals and publish open access articles. The contract, valued at £800,000 GBP, is for the period of 1st Jan 2024 to 31st Dec 2024 in the Education and training services category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, and the contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering education and training services, to engage in providing content access and publishing solutions to institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable due to their agile nature. With the contract period starting in 2024, interested businesses can prepare to compete in such future procurements to enhance their growth prospects and establish valuable partnerships within the sector.

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Notice Title

Royal Society Journals Read and Publish Agreement 2024

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with The Royal Society to offer our member institutions the right to access and use its online journals and to publish open access articles. The service has been contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 1 year from 1st Jan 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c9c4ae-cb68-408f-ac04-002f448e9c75
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
SME
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 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
Clare Nurton
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+443003002212

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

THE ROYAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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