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Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online Collections Agreement: Annual Subscription Agreement 2022 - 2023

Jisc Services Ltd

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11 Jan 2022 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Ltd is seeking to contract with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for the Drama Online Collections Agreement, an annual subscription arrangement covering the period from 1st April 2023. This procurement falls within the industry category of education and training services, specifically focusing on digital resources for drama and theatre studies. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been signed on 17th December 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £218,078.76. This limited procurement was carried out without a public notice, as Bloomsbury is the sole provider of the unique intellectual property required for these services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital content creation, educational resources, and related technologies, as well as suppliers of subscription-based services within the arts and education sectors. Companies that can offer innovative digital platforms, exclusive content in theatre studies, or additional educational tools may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders connected to Jisc's ongoing requirements for high-quality educational subscriptions. Establishing connections with Jisc could lead to further business growth within their extensive network of member institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online Collections Agreement: Annual Subscription Agreement 2022 - 2023

Notice Description

Jisc is seeking to enter into a contract with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for Drama Online collections. Drama Online is a digital platform bringing together the following content from drama and theatre studies: Bloomsbury and Faber Collection, LA Theatre Works, Nick Hern Books, Globe on Screen, Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama Videos, Hollow Crown, BBC Drama Films, Playwrights Canada Press, Aurora Metro Books, Critical Studies & Performance Practice, The RSC Live, Oberon Books Collection, National Theatre Collection, The Classic Spring Oscar Wilde Collection, The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy on Screen and Stratford Festival Shakespeare Collection. This is the subscription agreement (a perpetual purchase option is also available).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 April 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc is seeking to enter into a contract with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for Drama Online collections. Drama Online is a digital platform bringing together the following content from drama and theatre studies: Bloomsbury and Faber Collection, LA Theatre Works, Nick Hern Books, Globe on Screen, Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama Videos, Hollow Crown, BBC Drama Films, Playwrights Canada Press, Aurora Metro Books, Critical Studies & Performance Practice, The RSC Live, Oberon Books Collection, National Theatre Collection, The Classic Spring Oscar Wilde Collection, The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy on Screen and Stratford Festival Shakespeare Collection. This is the subscription agreement (a perpetual purchase option is also available).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 April 2023. 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 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-03098b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000755-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
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
£218,078 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Ltd
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
1
Supplier Name

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Further Information

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