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Project MUSE Journals

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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19 Dec 2023 at 16:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for Project MUSE Journals, a subscription service, to JISC COMMERCIAL LIMITED. The tender, part of the goods category, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 31st December 2023 with a contract period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2027.

This procurement process by the University of Bristol offers opportunities for businesses interested in digital humanities and social science content provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable given the nature of the service. Interested businesses should note the contract's long-term duration and consider their ability to fulfil the subscription service requirements efficiently over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project MUSE Journals

Notice Description

Continued access to Project MUSE which is a leading provider of digital humanities and social science content for the scholarly community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-803c1a30-225b-4b57-ad22-0a9a23effb7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/477ab4bb-a3f4-4862-95ff-0e5c8258994c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£27,122 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,366 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 4-5 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
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 COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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