Award

Bioscientifica Journals Transitional 'Read and Publish' 2023-2025

JISC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2022 at 09:39

Award

07 Sep 2022 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involved the buying organisation Jisc Services Limited, which awarded a contract to Bioscientifica Limited for the provision of five hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing services in the education and training sector. The tender, titled "Bioscientifica Journals Transitional ‘Read and Publish’ 2023-2025," was carried out through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage was completed on December 9, 2022, with a contract value of £210,621.00 GBP.

This public procurement opportunity with Jisc Services Limited offers business growth possibilities for companies operating in the education and training services sector. Businesses providing journal publishing, access services, and content creation are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The awarded contract signifies a partnership between Jisc Services Limited and Bioscientifica Limited to provide valuable journal and publishing services over a two-year period, creating opportunities for businesses to contribute and expand within the education industry.

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Notice Title

Bioscientifica Journals Transitional 'Read and Publish' 2023-2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into an agreement with Bioscientifca Limited for their five hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee for two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into an agreement with Bioscientifca Limited for their five hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee for two years.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0366a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035783-2022
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
SME

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
£210,621 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 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
JISC
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BIOSCIENTIFICA

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