This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2023 at 09:54

Award

28 Sep 2022 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc has recently awarded a contract to The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for providing access to AAAS Journals for its members. The contract, titled "AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2023", falls under the "Education and training services" category. The procurement stage was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is valued at USD 2,977,965.21 and was signed on 21st September 2022. The service is contracted on behalf of Jisc members and is set for a duration of 3 years from 1st Jan 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses operating in the education and research sector. Companies specializing in providing access to scientific journals, academic publishers, and information service providers would be well-suited to compete. Since the procurement method involved a direct award due to exclusive rights, businesses with unique intellectual property offerings may find additional avenues for growth through similar contracting processes. The contract presents a significant opportunity for suppliers, particularly those focusing on innovative and cutting-edge content in scientific fields.

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Notice Title

AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2023

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into enter into a contract with The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals. The service has been contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract is for 3 years from 1st Jan 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc has entered into contract with The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals. The American Association for the Advancement of Science publishes cutting-edge research through its six peer-reviewed journals: Science: the premier global science weekly; Science Signaling: the journal of cell signaling and regulatory biology; Science Translational Medicine: integrating medicine, engineering and science to promote human health; Science Immunology: research articles that report critical advances in all areas of immunological research; Science Robotics: original, peer-reviewed, science or engineering-based research articles that advance the field of robotic; Science Advances: an open access journal for all sciences. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract will be for 3 years from 1st Jan 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 term of the contract.

Procurement Information

The publisher is the sole supplier and rights holder to the contents of this agreement. Therefore the justification is protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001788-2023
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
£2,977,965 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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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

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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