This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2023 at 13:35

Award

11 May 2023 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Jisc Services Limited, has awarded a contract titled "CUP Core Ebooks Agreement 2023 - 2024" in the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process was in the Award stage and the contract has been signed on 27th November 2023. The contract is valued at £463,657.00 GBP and the procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract involves Cambridge University Press as the supplier and the contract is active.

This public procurement contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with Jisc Services Limited. Companies involved in providing online content and articles for academic platforms may find this tender attractive. With the contract already awarded, businesses can explore potential collaborations with the University of Cambridge to enhance their offerings and expand their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CUP Core Ebooks Agreement 2023 - 2024

Notice Description

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into contract with Cambridge University Press to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and articles. Cambridge Core is the main academic platform of Cambridge University Press (CUP). The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into contract with Cambridge University Press to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and articles. Cambridge Core is the main academic platform of Cambridge University Press (CUP). The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 1 year.

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-03c813
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035347-2023
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
£463,657 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 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 Services Limited
Additional Buyers

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
2
Supplier Names

Cambridge University Press

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge

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