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Cambridge Core Datasets 2025-2028

JISC

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02 Dec 2024 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract for "Cambridge Core Datasets 2025-2028" with The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge via its Cambridge University Press & Assessment department. This contract, valued at £557,000, pertains to the provision of educational and training services, including Cambridge Companions on Core, Shakespeare survey on Core, Cambridge Shakespeare, Orlando, and Stahl and Homsy's Multimedia Fluid Mechanics Online. The procurement falls under the "education and training services" category. The contract is primarily for the use of Jisc members globally, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World and the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed on 15 November 2024, with the contract running from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and digital content provision. While the procurement method was limited and carried out through negotiation without a call for competition, companies experienced in delivering comprehensive datasets and digital educational resources are well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Larger businesses with a robust portfolio in educational content and digital platform management can particularly benefit from leveraging expertise to cater to Jisc members, thereby gaining access to a global market.

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Notice Title

Cambridge Core Datasets 2025-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited are entering into a contract with The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge via its department Cambridge University Press & Assessment for their Core Datasets which consists of Cambridge Companions on Core, Shakespeare survey on Core, Cambridge Shakespeare, Orlando, Stahl and Homsy's Multimedia Fluid Mechanics Online. The agreement is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cf7ff6d-c09a-471a-ac92-cb4794efaf72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aad116f-d169-4655-9a4d-60608613fce9
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
£557,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£557,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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