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UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

10 May 2022 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is centred around the contract titled "UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024." This contract falls within the goods category, specifically related to printed matter and associated products. The procurement was conducted via a limited method and aligned with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii), allowing for an award without a prior publication of a call for competition. The award was finalised on 5th May 2022 and involves delivery across the United Kingdom, with an active contract value of £344,961.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the academic publishing and research sectors, particularly those offering digital content services or related products. Companies that can provide specialised publishing agreements or digital access to academic research may find this contract especially relevant. As the agreement is a transitional arrangement negotiated with Elsevier, businesses capable of forming similar negotiations or enhancing research capabilities could benefit from exploring opportunities in future related tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024. Contract awarded in alignment with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for UKRI-2178 Elsevier Read and Publish Agreement 2022-2024. Contract awarded in alignment with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii).

Procurement Information

Contract awarded in alignment with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii). The agreement is a 'Read and Publish Transitional Agreement' negotiated for the sector at UK level by the supplier with Elsevier. Access to the full text and publishing on the Elsevier ScienceDirect platform is only available from Elsevier as the publisher.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012197-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£344,961 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20223 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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