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COB Journals 2025

JISC

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22 Oct 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has concluded a contract with The Company of Biologists Limited to offer Jisc members access to online journals in the field of biology, as well as the ability to publish open access articles in those journals. This procurement process falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and serves a global audience including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was limited and employed a negotiated approach without a call for competition. The contract, valued at GBP 1,120,000, was awarded on 21 October 2024 and will be active from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement stages indicate that this process is currently in the award phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in educational publishing, particularly in the field of biology. Companies capable of providing high-quality digital publishing solutions and managing open access publications would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given that Jisc members can now access and distribute important biological research through this contract, businesses offering ancillary services such as marketing, data analytics, and user engagement support could also find new avenues for growth. SMEs and VCSEs are advised that this specific tender was not marked as particularly suitable for their participation, highlighting the scale and specialisation required for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

COB Journals 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with the Company of Biologists to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to its online journals in the field of biology, and also to publish open access articles in those journals. The contract is for Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c867859-882e-4cbf-ae5a-1523237b9627
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b24322-2732-4837-89df-d1499e394764
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
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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

THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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