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PLOS OA Membership 2024

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2023 at 15:35

Award

26 Oct 2023 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PLOS OA Membership 2024" in the services industry category. The contract involves one year of publishing rights with Public Library of Science for corresponding authors from participating institutions. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of USD 1,000,000, was signed on 13th November 2023. The contracting authority is Jisc Services Limited based in Bristol, UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to collaborate with Jisc Services Limited and Public Library of Science. Interested businesses should be able to provide the specific publishing rights outlined in the contract description. The current stage is at the award phase, and the contract has been awarded to Public Library of Science. Suppliers from various regions, including the UK and the US, have been involved in this procurement process, showcasing international participation in the tender.

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Notice Title

PLOS OA Membership 2024

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for one year of publishing rights for corresponding authors from participating institutions covering some or all of following equity titles (dependant upon selected subscription type) : PLOS Biology; PLOS Medicine, Water, PLOS Climate, PLOS Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Neglecte4d Tropical Diseases, PLOS Digital Health. The agreement will be for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for one year of publishing rights for corresponding authors from participating institutions covering some or all of following equity titles (dependant upon selected subscription type) : PLOS Biology; PLOS Medicine, Water, PLOS Climate, PLOS Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Neglecte4d Tropical Diseases, PLOS Digital Health. The agreement will be for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

PLOS is the only supplier who is able to provide this 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-040f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034140-2023
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 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 SERVICES LIMITED
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
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE

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