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Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2022-2024

JISC

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17 Jul 2022 at 23:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into a contract with Optica Publishing Group for the "Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2022-2024," aimed at providing access to online content and facilitating the publication of open access articles for its members. This contract, valued at approximately £600,001, is classified under the education and training services category. The procurement method was limited, with the award made without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract runs from 15 July 2022 to 31 December 2024, while the tender period concluded on 14 July 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in digital content delivery and publishing services. Companies capable of providing online learning resources or publishing platforms would find this contract particularly relevant. As Jisc's contract is valued at over half a million pounds, competitive suppliers can benefit from expanding their service offerings or entering into partnerships to engage in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2022-2024

Notice Description

Jisc Services Ltd is entering into contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and publish OA articles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 3 years. 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. Jisc itself makes no payment to the supplier for this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd1feb7-b5f3-46b3-9cc5-2992e2db7c9a
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
£600,001 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 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
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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

OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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