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BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022

Jisc Services Limited

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05 Apr 2022 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for the "BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022," aimed at providing Jisc members access to a selection of peer-reviewed medical journals. This contract, valued at approximately £585,347, falls under the education and training services category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, which allowed for direct award without prior publication of a contract notice, citing the unique nature of the supplier's intellectual property rights. The contract took effect on 1st January 2022, and was signed on 21st October 2021, with delivery addresses throughout the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the publishing and educational services sectors, as they may leverage the access to a leading global publisher's resources. Companies offering innovative digital solutions or services that enhance educational access, particularly in the medical field, would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising from similar contracts. The arrangement showcases the potential for businesses to engage with a large client base while contributing to improved access to crucial medical literature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access BMJ Publish and Read Pilot. BMJ Group is a leading global publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a publish and read pilot agreement covering 2022, for the Standard BMJ Collection, plus optional read only titles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract will be for 1 year from 1st Jan 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access BMJ Publish and Read Pilot. BMJ Group is a leading global publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a publish and read pilot agreement covering 2022, for the Standard BMJ Collection, plus optional read only titles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract will be for 1 year from 1st Jan 2022. 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 one year 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009134-2022
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
£585,347 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Limited
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP LTD

BMJ Publishing Group Limited

Further Information

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