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Elsevier Read and Publish Extension 2025

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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30 Sep 2024 at 09:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Elsevier Read and Publish Extension 2025" contract, led by the University of Bristol, has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the subscription services category (CPV code 79980000) and pertains to the provision of access to Elsevier journals and open access publishing for UK authors. The contract, valued at £846,558.50, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom and will run from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 24th September 2024 and the publication date on 30th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services and academic publishing. Companies with a focus on providing digital content and services to educational institutions are particularly well-suited to this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria specified in the tender. Securing this contract can help businesses expand their footprint in the academic publishing market and contribute to the open access movement in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier Read and Publish Extension 2025

Notice Description

Ongoing access to journals in the Elsevier portfolio along with unlimited open access publishing to UK authors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db97c826-9d5a-4bf6-9fd4-6e2a3357e45e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b983d2d1-658e-4cef-9b86-5b4776282927
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£846,558 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£846,558 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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