Award

Microbiology Society Journals Publish and Read

JISC

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Award

05 Sep 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc has completed a procurement process titled "Microbiology Society Journals Publish and Read," which falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). This tender aims to provide members with access to online journals in microbiology and the opportunity to publish open access articles. The contract, valued at £500,000, runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method was limited and negotiated without a call for competition. The primary location encompasses the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was activated on 28th August 2024, with the official notice published on 5th September 2024. The main contracting party is Jisc, a Bristol-based organisation, with contact available through Tugce Topcuogullari at procurement@jisc.ac.uk.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for companies involved in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised publishing services and online journal access in the field of microbiology. Large-scale businesses with expertise in open access publishing and a global reach will find it highly beneficial to engage in such contracts. By partnering with renowned entities like Jisc and the Microbiology Society, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation, thereby expanding their market presence and operational scope both within the UK and internationally.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Society Journals Publish and Read

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with the Microbiology Society to offer our members the opportunity to access online journals in the field of microbiology and the right to publish open access articles in those journals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e461c56e-ea97-4ce5-9031-03675139242c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9a136a-9355-4fb2-8087-ac7a61c038e0
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 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
Tugce Topcuogullari
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

MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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