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Royal Society Journals Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2023

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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22 Mar 2023 at 15:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the "Royal Society Journals Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2023" to Ebsco International Incorporated. The contract, valued at £57,500 GBP, falls under the 'Subscription services' classification category and was procured through a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, benefiting businesses in the goods sector, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses involved in subscription services to engage in business growth. Suppliers with expertise in academic publishing and content services could find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract's value is set at £57,500 GBP, offering a substantial opportunity for businesses to expand their portfolio within the academic publishing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Society Journals Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2023

Notice Description

Read & Publish deal for Royal Society Journals. The deal allows unlimited read access to the following journals: - Philosophical Transactions A - Philosophical Transactions B - Proceedings A - Proceedings B - Biology Letters - Interface - Interface Focus - Notes & Records and unlimited open access publishing in the following journals: - Philosophical Transactions A - Philosophical Transactions B - Proceedings A - Proceedings B - Biology Letters - Interface - Interface Focus - Notes & Records - Open Biology - Open Science

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60289d65-5be8-4efe-a657-5668746ea957
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc38be64-a232-4cdd-b7ed-4ef07bd8bb07
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£28,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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