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Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals Agreement 2022

JISC

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29 Apr 2022 at 14:54

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29 Oct 2021 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a UK-based national research and education network provider, which is awarding a contract titled "Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals Agreement 2022". This agreement, classified under education and training services, allows Jisc members access to a comprehensive library of over 1,850 scientific, technical and medical journals via Elsevier B.V. The contract is set for a duration of three years, with options for extension and was signed on 10th December 2021. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically described as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies involved in educational resources, digital publications, and subscription services, particularly those that cater to academic and research sectors. Businesses with expertise in providing content access platforms, data management, or academic services may find a strategic advantage in competing for future contracts or partnerships related to this agreement. Furthermore, as the procurement process emphasises exclusive rights to intellectual property, this reinforces the need for suppliers who can demonstrate unique capabilities or offerings in this specialised market.

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Notice Title

Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access ScienceDirect Journals. ScienceDirect provides access to over 1,850 full-text scientific, technical and medical (STM) journals managed by renowned editors, written by respected authors and read by researchers from around the globe. Elsevier's full-text collection covers titles from core scientific literature. The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access ScienceDirect Journals. ScienceDirect provides access to over 1,850 full-text scientific, technical and medical (STM) journals managed by renowned editors, written by respected authors and read by researchers from around the globe. Elsevier's full-text collection covers titles from core scientific literature. 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 term of the contract. Jisc Collections itself makes no payment to the supplier for this service.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource. 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 Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011200-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£123,065,656 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 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
procurement@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

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