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Project Muse S2O 2025-2027

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Project Muse S2O 2025-2027" under the industry category of journals, with an overall value of £87,821. This contract, procured through a call-off from a framework agreement, is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and will run until 31st December 2027. The awarded supplier is JISC Services Management Co Ltd, and the contract was formalised on 31st December 2024. The procurement method was selective, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a significant business opportunity within the academic sector.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scholarly and research journals, particularly SMEs. It offers a steady stream of business for three years, with the potential for ongoing collaboration with a reputable higher education institution. Companies with strong capabilities in journal supply, subscription management, and related services will find this tender suits their strengths and can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolios in the academic publishing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Muse S2O 2025-2027

Notice Description

Project Muse S2O 2025-2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dda39e66-a93d-48f4-a9db-c3d007c8da80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48473b55-0769-46d3-84e6-29b01931d3eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,821 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,821 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Eleanor Craig
Contact Email
e.m.craig@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 678159

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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