Award

Royal Society Journals Read and Publish 2025

JISC

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Award

02 Aug 2024 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with the Royal Society for the provision and access to the Society's online journals in the field of scientific research. The contract, valued at £810,000, covers the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, and will allow Jisc members to access the journals and publish open access articles. This procurement falls under the category of education and training services and involves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. The tender process was conducted via a limited and negotiated method without a call for competition, and the award was completed and published on 2 August 2024.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and scientific publishing, particularly those with a capacity to provide high-quality journals and open access publishing solutions. Companies with a large scale of operations and experience in dealing with scientific bodies will find this contract favourable for growth and market expansion. SMEs or VCSEs may find this tender less suitable given the scale and specific requirements of the contract. However, businesses that successfully engage with this contract could benefit from increased visibility and collaborations within the scientific community.

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Notice Title

Royal Society Journals Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Royal Society to offer our members access to the Society's online journals in the area of scientific research; also the opportunity to publish open access articles in those journals. The contract is not for Jisc's own use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f44c2c69-3b8e-4788-98d5-c4ac78793f45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78213097-0527-4125-a48c-2239573a14de
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
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ROYAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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