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Optics Infobase 2025- 2026

JISC

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18 Dec 2024 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has awarded a contract to Optica Publishing Group titled "Optics Infobase 2025-2026." The contract pertains to the field of optics, focusing on providing Jisc members with access to Optica's online journals and allowing for the publication of open access articles. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and it includes delivery to the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and other global regions. The procurement process was limited, negotiated without a call for competition, and is currently at the award stage as of 18 December 2024. The contract period is set from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026, with a total value of £1,440,000.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the publishing and educational resource sectors, particularly those with a strong online presence and capabilities in providing academic journals and open access publishing. While the procurement method was limited, large-scale suppliers like Optica Publishing Group demonstrate that businesses with specialised services and expertise in the academic publishing industry are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Being part of a contract with an organisation like Jisc can enhance a company's market standing and offer substantial new business avenues.

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Notice Title

Optics Infobase 2025- 2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to its online journals in the field of optics, and also to publish open access articles in those journals. This contract is not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2df4185-2d88-4be8-9d90-5b374494f734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf44acf2-f0c8-429c-9b51-189517f74de7
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
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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