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ACM Digital Library Journals Agreement 2022

JISC SERVICES LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2022 at 11:24

Award

29 Oct 2021 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Jisc Services Ltd, pertains to the "ACM Digital Library Journals Agreement 2022," which falls under the education and training services category. The contract, valued at approximately USD 376,485.75, allows Jisc members access to a comprehensive collection of articles from the ACM Digital Library. This contract was awarded on 9th November 2021 and is active for a term of one year starting from 1st January 2022. The purchasing method utilised was a limited procurement procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, justified by the exclusive rights held by the supplier, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc., over the intellectual property involved.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of digital content and educational resources, particularly those within the technology and information sectors. Providers that offer similar services, especially those focusing on academic or professional publishing and content licensing, may find significant opportunities to engage with Jisc's membership network. Completing participation in this contract can enhance visibility and expand collaboration within the higher education and research sectors across the UK.

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Notice Title

ACM Digital Library Journals Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access ACM Digital Library Journal. The ACM Digital Library is a comprehensive collection of full-text articles and bibliographic records covering the fields of computing and information technology. 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 Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access ACM Digital Library Journal. The ACM Digital Library is a comprehensive collection of full-text articles and bibliographic records covering the fields of computing and information technology. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008671-2022
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
£376,485 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 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 SERVICES LTD
Additional Buyers

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

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY

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