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Project MUSE Journals, 2025 - 2027

JISC

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24 Sep 2024 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract with Johns Hopkins University Press for access to scholarly journals under the title "Project MUSE Journals, 2025 - 2027". This procurement, categorized under Education and training services, covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and beyond. The contract period is set from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027, with the award status marked as active since 14th September 2024. The procurement process was negotiated without a call for competition, reflecting the limited procurement method.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for large-scale academic publishers and suppliers in the humanities and social sciences to partner with significant educational entities like Jisc. The contract, valued at GBP 6,000,000, allows businesses to support global scholarly communication and expand their reach. Organisations with robust experience in delivering full-text scholarly content, albeit not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, stand to benefit from this engagement, enhancing their portfolio and driving growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Project MUSE Journals, 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Johns Hopkins University Press for access to complete, full-text versions of scholarly journals from many of the world's university presses and scholarly societies in the fields of humanities and social science. The contract will be for our Jisc Members, not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6563fe64-8940-4c48-9ba3-c6bab4d5a580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e3de1c-6ed2-4a4b-ba4b-ece324808cf6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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