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Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Mar 2024 at 11:48

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13 Feb 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Jisc Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract to The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) for the "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027." This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is focused on providing access to open access articles in the humanities to Jisc members. The procurement method used was a limited procedure through an award process without prior publication. The contract value is £389,878.7 GBP, and it was signed on March 15, 2024. The location of this procurement is in the UK, with Jisc based in Bristol.

This procurement process for the "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027" contract provides opportunities for businesses offering education and training services, specifically those focused on the humanities. Given the nature of the contract, businesses dealing with open access article publishing and educational content provision would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The entry into this contract signifies a strategic partnership between Jisc Services Limited and The Open Library of Humanities to enhance access to educational resources for Jisc members.

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Notice Title

Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) to to offer Jisc members access to publishers of open access articles in the humanities. This service is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) to to offer Jisc members access to publishers of open access articles in the humanities. This service is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

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-043995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008981-2024
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
£389,878 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20242 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
Not specified
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

OPEN LIBRARY OF HUMANITIES

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