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SAGE Journals WHEEL Read Only 2023-2025

JISC

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28 Sep 2022 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SAGE Journals WHEEL Read Only 2023-2025" was initiated by Jisc, a UK-based organization operating in the education sector. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services in the education and training services industry. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without the publication of a contract notice. The contract has been awarded to Sage Publications Ltd, with a total contract value of £1,784,961.26. The contract duration is for 3 years from 1st Jan 2023, and the contract was signed on 22nd September 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in the education and training services sector, to engage with Jisc to offer services related to providing access to SAGE Journals WHEEL (Read Only). Businesses with expertise in academic publishing, online journal hosting, and intellectual property rights may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement stage has now advanced to the award phase, and interested businesses can track future opportunities with Jisc for similar contract bids in the coming years within the education sector.

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Notice Title

SAGE Journals WHEEL Read Only 2023-2025

Notice Description

Jisc is seeking to enter into a contract with SAGE Publications Limited to offer Jisc WHEEL members the opportunity to access SAGE Journals WHEEL (Read Only) . 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc is seeking to enter into a contract with SAGE Publications Limited to offer Jisc WHEEL members the opportunity to access SAGE Journals WHEEL (Read Only) . SAGE Publications publishes more than 1,000 journals in the social sciences, humanities, and life sciences. More than 300 are published on behalf of 245 learned societies and institutions. Access is via SAGE Journals Online, hosted by HighWire. 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. 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-036c51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027244-2022
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
£1,784,961 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 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
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

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

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