Award

SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025

JISC

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Award

18 Dec 2024 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025," concerning education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. This contract, valued at £9,700,000 GBP, has been awarded to SAGE Publishing Limited, the sole supplier for this service, with the contract covering the period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. This tender is designed to benefit Jisc members and is applicable globally, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement status is complete, with the award date being 13th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the academic publishing and education sectors, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive subscription and publication services for academic journals. While the contract is specifically tailored for SAGE due to their unique position as rightsholders, organisations that can offer similar specialised services may benefit from understanding the procurement landscape and developing competitive, high-quality offerings. Ideal candidates for such tenders are large-scale enterprises that are established within the educational publishing industry, though it is noted that current suitability indicates a preference against SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Title

SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED. Jisc intends to enter into a contract with SAGE to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE's journals, focussing on the Social Sciences, Engineering and the Sciences. SAGE is the rightsholder to these journal titles and the only supplier of this service. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5e230e9-90c6-4d12-ba85-9f7b65ae86c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776fea64-94ef-4612-a057-01101e023fd2
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
£9,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Neil Lewin
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

SAGE PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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