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OUP SHEDL Read and Publish Agreement 2021-2023

JISC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2021 at 14:16

Award

01 Mar 2021 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a national research and education network provider based in Bristol, UK, has completed a significant procurement process for the "OUP SHEDL Read and Publish Agreement 2021-2023". This contract falls within the education and training services category, valued at £2,250,000, with the aim of facilitating the licensing of content and publication of research articles in Oxford University Press journals for Jisc member institutions. The procurement method was a limited tender, processed without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was officially signed on 23rd February 2021, establishing it as active.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in publishing and content licensing. With exclusive rights protecting the supplier, Oxford University Press, potential competitors would do well to focus on innovative publishing solutions or niche content delivery that could appeal to research institutions. Companies with unique offerings aligned with educational needs may benefit from engaging in similar contracts in the future, especially given the ongoing demand for diverse and accessible academic resources.

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Notice Title

OUP SHEDL Read and Publish Agreement 2021-2023

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with Oxford university Press to provide Jisc member institutions with the opportunity to license content published in Oxford University Press (OUP) journals, and to publish research articles in those journals, with preferential pricing. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc is seeking to enter into a contract with Oxford university Press to provide Jisc member institutions with the opportunity to license content published in Oxford University Press (OUP) journals, and to publish research articles in those journals, with preferential pricing. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members and not for Jisc's own use. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the aggregate sum of the licence fees that will be paid to the supplier by Jisc member institutions over the three year term of the contract. Jisc Collections itself makes no payment to the supplier for this service.

Procurement Information

The publishing service and content is unique to the supplier. Therefore Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005776-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Clare Nurton
Contact Email
clare.nurton@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003002212

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

THE CHANCELLOR, MASTER, AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (TRADING AS OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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