Award

Rockefeller University Press Journals Publish and Read Agreement 2024-2025

JISC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Sep 2023 at 10:06

Award

11 Jul 2023 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Rockefeller University Press Journals Publish and Read Agreement 2024-2025" was initiated by Jisc, a UK body governed by public law in the education sector. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services in the education and training services industry. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a total value of £400,000 and was signed on 10th September 2023. The procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide online journal access and publishing services to the education sector. Companies with expertise in providing online education services, particularly in journal publication, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's duration of 2 years starting from 1st January 2024 provides a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. Interested businesses should consider the exclusive rights aspect embedded in the contract, reinforcing the need for unique resources and intellectual property expertise in their offerings to align with the requirements of the procurement.

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Notice Title

Rockefeller University Press Journals Publish and Read Agreement 2024-2025

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a contract with Rockefeller University Press to offer our member institutions the right to access and use its online journals and to publish open access articles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 2 years from 1st Jan 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc has entered into a contract with Rockefeller University Press to offer our member institutions the right to access and use its online journals and to publish open access articles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 2 years from 1st Jan 2024. 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 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-03e07b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027870-2023
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 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
Clare Nurton
Contact Email
procurement@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
2
Supplier Names

ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY PRESS

ROCKERFELLER UNIVERSITY PRESS

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