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Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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15 Nov 2023 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a tender process with title "Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen" in the services industry category. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buying organisation, University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, awarded a contract worth £600,000 to Michigan Publishing Services on 14th November 2023. The procurement aimed to secure combined open-access publishing services and infrastructure.

This tender opportunity created a lucrative contract for businesses providing publishing services, with a focus on firms offering innovative solutions for academic publishing. The University of Aberdeen sought a partner aligned with their values of inclusivity and independence within the university sector. Businesses with expertise in academic publications and digital infrastructure were well-suited to compete for this award. The tender process highlighted the importance of tailored services to meet the specific needs of the University and foster open research practices.

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Notice Title

Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Combined Open Access Publishing Services and infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Combined Open Access Publishing Services and Infrastructure

Options: Initial 3 year term with 7 x optional 1 year extensions. Value above is based on maximum 10 years. Value is estimated as dependent on how often the service is used.

Procurement Information

Michigan Publishing Services (MPS) aligns with the values of Aberdeen University Press to operate entirely within the university sector, independent of and without reliance on commercial and third parties, and to be as inclusive as possible of all researchers seeking to publish openly, anywhere in the world.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033827-2023
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHIGAN PUBLISHING SERVICES

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