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PLOS Community Action Publishing 2025: PLOS Medicine & PLOS Biology & PLOS Sustainability and Transformation

JISC

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23 Dec 2024 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract to the Public Library of Science (PLOS) for the PLOS Community Action Publishing 2025. This project covers the highly-selective open access journals PLOS Medicine, PLOS Biology, and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. The procurement method followed was limited, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The contract, valued at GBP 306,799.58, will commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025. The targeted regions include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). Key stakeholders include Jisc, based in Bristol, and PLOS, headquartered in Sacramento, USA.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for institutions focused on academic publishing and open access initiatives, especially those looking to be part of a new funding model that supports unmetered publishing in high-profile journals. While specific suitability criteria indicate this tender may not be ideal for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities engaged in educational and scientific research services are well-positioned to leverage this contract. Participating businesses will be part of a community-driven approach, thereby enhancing their reputation and promoting their role in supporting open access to cutting-edge research.

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Notice Title

PLOS Community Action Publishing 2025: PLOS Medicine & PLOS Biology & PLOS Sustainability and Transformation

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for Jisc members publishing in PLOS Biology and/or PLOS Medicine and/or PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. Jisc members pay an annual participation fee for un-metered (uncapped) publishing. Participating institutions will be part of a community supporting a new funding model for highly-selective open access journals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7eefd831-6c80-49e9-a83c-41b67a421d33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c264fac-885e-4265-a600-3d0915a9d77b
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
£306,799 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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
Neil Lewin
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

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE (PLOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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