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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Jisc, has recently awarded a contract to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for The Times Digital Archive 2023-2026 Agreement, classified under education and training services. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value amounts to £1,095,675 and was signed on 21st February 2023. The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This tender for The Times Digital Archive offers opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies specialising in providing digital access to archives and back issues of publications, particularly those with expertise in licensing agreements, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Considering the exclusive IP rights involved, businesses capable of fulfilling the unique content requirements specified by Jisc would have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cengage The Times Digital Archive 2023-2026 Agreement

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for The Times Digital Archive which provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues for this renowned newspaper. The contract will be for three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc has entered into contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for The Times Digital Archive which provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues for this renowned newspaper. The contract will be for 3 years. The agreement is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use. 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 three year term of the contract.

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-039922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009932-2023
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
£2,947,455 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20233 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

Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd

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