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Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026

JISC

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19 Dec 2024 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for the "Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026" procurement. This contract, covering four hybrid journals and archives, allows Jisc members access to read and unlimited open-access publishing for a fixed fee. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The agreement is global, including locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025, following an award made on 17th December 2024. This procurement was completed using a limited method, "Negotiated without a call for competition."

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing, particularly those with experience in managing hybrid journals and providing comprehensive publishing solutions. Businesses that specialise in educational and training services, especially those serving higher education institutions, are best suited to compete in such tenders. Although the contract is not targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger organisations with robust infrastructure are well positioned to benefit from this opportunity, potentially leading to enhanced exposure and business growth through affiliation with prominent entities like Jisc and Bioscientifica Limited.

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Notice Title

Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for a Read and Publish transitional agreement that covers four hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee. This contract is for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b478bb85-69a0-4a43-a153-9412870c5c9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40a6841-ad38-47d9-9cd0-c7f060216003
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOSCIENTIFICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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