Award

Cengage The Times Digital Archive

JISC

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Award

05 Apr 2023 at 12:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Cengage The Times Digital Archive" has been successfully awarded. Jisc, the buying organisation, has awarded the contract to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for providing education and training services. The contract value is approximately £1,095,675 GBP. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, aimed at providing access to a digital collection of back issues of The Times newspaper.

This awarded tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialised in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable due to its focus on services. The contract is issued by Jisc and targeted at providing access to historical content, creating opportunities for suppliers to contribute to education and learning initiatives. Companies interested in providing digital archiving services for educational institutions should explore collaboration with Jisc for potential future tenders in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cengage The Times Digital Archive

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for The Times Digital Archive which provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues for this renowned newspaper. The contract is for 3 years. The agreement is for use by Jisc members and not Jisc's own use. The contract value is an estimate based on the aggregate sum of the licence fees that will be paid to the supplier by Jisc member institutions over the three year term of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e2a3794-59aa-41b1-91ea-456fe7f6acb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610ad708-8dc6-42d2-ae31-be42b5bbae75
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
£1,095,675 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,095,675 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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