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Access to Elsevier Knovel 2025-2030

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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01 Sep 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol concluded a public procurement process titled "Access to Elsevier Knovel 2025-2030," which aimed to provide subscription services in the industry category of Subscription services (CPV code 79980000). The procurement was part of a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process focused on subscription access to Elsevier's Knovel platform for five years, commencing on 1 August 2025 with an opt-out option after three years. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded as of 1 August 2025, with a total value of £176,652.67. The procurement stage is currently complete, having reached the award phase, and was published on 1 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in digital content delivery and subscription services. Large or established vendors that can provide robust digital infrastructure and support services would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth, given the high-value and extended contract period. Companies with experience in academic or research environments, like Jisc Services Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such engagements, capable of leveraging their large scale and specialised knowledge to meet the specific requirements of the University of Bristol as the buying organisation. This contract underscores the strategic collaboration potential between academia and industry leaders in digital and educational resources.

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Notice Title

Access to Elsevier Knovel 2025-2030

Notice Description

Access to Elsevier's Knovel platform for the next 5 years, with an opt-out option after 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b2f944b-c436-4605-a0dc-61f4a5f6b16b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae4ac24-4597-473a-a45e-b0aba8bdce54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£35,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,652 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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