Award

Credo Reference 2023-2026

JISC

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Award

27 Apr 2023 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "Credo Reference 2023-2026" involves Jisc Services Limited and Credo Reference. Jisc, the buying organisation, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, awarded a contract in the Education and training services category without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period runs from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. The tender closed on April 25, 2023, and the contract was awarded on April 20, 2023.

This awarded tender provides opportunities for suppliers in the services industry, particularly those offering innovative online reference resources catering to educational institutions. Businesses operating in the information services sector with expertise in e-book content delivery and academic reference platforms would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Understanding the specific needs of educational clients and staying updated with the latest technology trends will enhance the competitiveness of businesses aiming for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Credo Reference 2023-2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited have entered into a contract with Credo Reference for an online reference resource providing full-text access to e-book content from over 100 highly regarded publishers. Constantly expanding, the Academic Core Collection contains over 800titles. Plus Credo Essential Collections is now available. The easy-to-use platform is an ideal starting point for research. Credo helps students explore topics and build context, using features such as the recently-enhanced Mind Map, related searches and extensive cross referencing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eaad631-dd4d-4c75-b75a-59c77b187f2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64927dbc-0324-4b60-b1d0-c35a5b63b500
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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
£254,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 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

CREDO REFERENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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