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Unsub National Agreement 2023

JISC

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29 Mar 2023 at 14:39

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03 Mar 2023 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Unsub National Agreement 2023" has been completed by Jisc. This agreement, falling under the education and training services category, provides access to the Unsub product for UK universities and research institutions. The tender was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication. Jisc, a body governed by public law, is the buying organisation based in Bristol, UK. The contract was awarded to Our Research, with a value of $666,225 and signed on 27th March 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a gateway for SMEs in the education and training sector to expand their business reach by offering innovative solutions to UK universities and research institutions. Companies specialising in education technology or research analytics would be well-suited to compete in providing services related to the Unsub product. The active status of the contract signifies ongoing business growth potential for suppliers like Our Research, who have secured the contract by offering a unique product in collaboration with Jisc.

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Notice Title

Unsub National Agreement 2023

Notice Description

This agreement offers all UK universities, research institutions and affiliate members access to both a local version of the Unsub product and national, consortium level analysis where Jisc is working with the sector to undertake national negotiations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited have entered into a three year contract with Our Research (formerly known as ImpactStory) to offer all UK universities, research institutions and affiliate members access to both a local version of the Unsub product and national, consortium level analysis where Jisc is working with the sector to undertake national negotiations. The agreement is not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

This is a unique product, available only from the supplier who is the rights holder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ae07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009179-2023
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
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
£666,225 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 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
2
Supplier Names

IMPACTSTORY

OUR RESEARCH

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