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Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2025

JISC

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02 Dec 2024 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc has completed the procurement process for the "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2025" contract. This contract, valued at £3,061,725, involves Jisc entering into an agreement with CUP for a read and publish transitional Open Access (OA) model covering a wide array of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and hard sciences. The procurement method was a limited, negotiated process without a call for competition. This service is categorised under "Education and training services" and has a global scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others. The contract period starts on 1 January 2025 and ends on 31 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and publishing sectors, particularly those specialising in digital content creation, distribution, and Open Access models. Companies with expertise in academic publishing, data management, and digital transformation would find this tender beneficial for expanding their services globally. Although the procurement was directly negotiated, future similar opportunities could arise, making it advantageous for businesses to maintain relationships with academic institutions and procurement entities like Jisc, headquartered in Bristol.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP). CUP publishes over 380 peer reviewed journals a year for distribution worldwide. CUP journals cover a broad range of subjects including all the main subjects in the humanities, social sciences and hard sciences. Their key areas are applied science, environment and conservation, agriculture, neuroscience and biomedicine, history, area studies, language and linguistics, political science and international relations. This is a read and publish transitional OA agreement. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf9b3b85-356f-4335-8f97-96e502f878b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1313653a-43fc-4804-93e4-2ba9065b0ac1
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
£3,061,725 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,061,724 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
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

THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS, AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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