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American Society of Civil Engineers Journals SMP Agreement 2022

JISC

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29 Oct 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a UK-based national research and education network provider, seeking to enter into a contract titled "American Society of Civil Engineers Journals SMP Agreement 2022". This initiative falls within the education and training services industry, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2022, lasting for one year. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically a negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice, with an award value estimated at USD 261,456.71. The contract is active as of 21st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in academic publishing or educational resources. Companies that can provide similar journals or educational services, especially those with expertise in civil engineering materials, would be well-positioned to compete in future bids. The exclusive nature of this contract underscores the importance of intellectual property rights and the potential for businesses to leverage unique content offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Title

American Society of Civil Engineers Journals SMP Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Jisc is seeking to enter into a contract with American Society of Civil Engineers to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access Engineers Journals. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents over 146,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is the USA;s oldest national engineering society. The complete ASCE Journals Collection is recognised worldwide as a core collection in the field and provides researchers. 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 is seeking to enter into a contract with American Society of Civil Engineers to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access Engineers Journals. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents over 146,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is the USA;s oldest national engineering society. The complete ASCE Journals Collection is recognised worldwide as a core collection in the field and provides researchers. 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-02f1ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027232-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
£261,456 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 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
Not Specified
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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

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