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OUP Evidence Based Acquisition 2024-2026

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2024 at 12:19

Award

19 Jun 2024 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a public law entity situated in Bristol, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for "OUP Evidence Based Acquisition 2024-2026" in the education and training services category. This contracting process pertains specifically to the acquisition of collections from Oxford University Press, namely Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO), Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO), and Very Short Introductions (VSI). The procurement method was limited, involving direct awards without prior publication, finalised with the award date being 6th September 2024. The total contract value is GBP 1,436,040, signed under the legal frameworks stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the CELEX CE Democracy and Law framework, supported by the GPA guidelines.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in academic content distribution or digital education platforms. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality, scholarly materials and possessing exclusive rights or expertise in educational content creation are well-suited to such opportunities. As Oxford University Press was identified as the sole supplier due to intellectual property rights, similar businesses holding unique resources or intellectual property will find this sector particularly advantageous for growth and expansion. Engaging in such tenders can enhance their market presence and establish significant partnerships within the educational services domain.

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Notice Title

OUP Evidence Based Acquisition 2024-2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Oxford University Press for Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO), Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO), and Very Short Introductions (VSI). These are collections of online monographs containing scholarly research and in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their fields. The contract will be for Jisc Members and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Oxford University Press for Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO), Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO), and Very Short Introductions (VSI). These are collections of online monographs containing scholarly research and in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their fields. The contract will be for 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-047119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029091-2024
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
£1,436,040 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 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
Tugce Zobu
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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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