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Wiley Read & Publish Journals agreement 24/25

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Wiley Read & Publish Journals agreement 24/25," was managed by Bath Spa University, focusing on electronic publishing services within the education and training services category. The contract was awarded to Jisc Services Ltd, a recognised supplier, as part of a direct award procurement method. The buying organisation, Bath Spa University, is located in Bath, England, while the delivery location is specified as the South West, United Kingdom. The award was made active on 1st January 2024, and the contract will run from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2025. This procurement was completed with a contract value of £35,722.96.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in electronic publishing and educational services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive journals and open access publishing solutions. Although the tender is not deemed suitable for SMEs, organisations with a focus on growing their presence in higher education and digital publishing sectors could find it advantageous. The involvement of a prominent academic institution like Bath Spa University adds significant value and visibility for the supplier in the educational sector. Additionally, businesses aligned with the principles of social value, given the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) suitability, may also find this contract aligns with their strategic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wiley Read & Publish Journals agreement 24/25

Notice Description

Wiley Journals Read & Publish, Wiley via Jisc Publishing services. Journals. Electronic publishing software package. Includes publishing in Open Access titles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0221d9e3-ea90-45cd-a0c7-31e5dd2c14a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£35,722 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,722 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 2-3 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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