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Request for proposals for Knowledge Exchange Project consultancy - Innovating Scholarly Communication: Navigating the future of APP's

JISC

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19 Aug 2024 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a prominent organisation in the field of digital services and solutions for UK education and research, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultancy services under the title "Innovating Scholarly Communication: Navigating the future of APPs." This tender focuses on the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The location for this project includes British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, interested parties must submit their proposals by 20 September 2024, with the contract period commencing on 2 December 2024 and ending on 1 June 2026. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, offering a total contract value of GBP 31,500.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in research consultancy services. Companies experienced in alternative publishing platforms and scholarly communication will find this project well-suited to their expertise. By engaging in this consultancy, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain international exposure, and contribute to the advancement of open science initiatives. The open nature of the procurement method ensures a competitive environment, allowing businesses of varying scales and specialisations to participate and potentially secure a contract with a leading organisation like Jisc.

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Notice Title

Request for proposals for Knowledge Exchange Project consultancy - Innovating Scholarly Communication: Navigating the future of APP's

Notice Description

As part of its work on Open Science, the Knowledge Exchange (KE) is exploring how to raise awareness of alternative publishing platforms (APP) among the research community and research supporting institutions. We are commissioning a study to discover how APP functionalities can support innovation in scholarly communication and gain deeper insights about the maturity and development of alternative platforms. Proposals and outputs will be in English, and we expect that interviews will be in English.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83105c49-7475-42c3-b1d6-725060aa5e07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6b8e7a-b79f-4726-b36e-d37336cea216
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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