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JSTOR Archive Collections 2024-2026

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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31 Jul 2024 at 23:19

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21 Jun 2024 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has successfully completed a procurement process and entered into a contract with JSTOR for the provision of a digital library encompassing academic journals, books, and primary sources. The contract, titled "JSTOR Archive Collections 2024-2026," falls under the education and training services industry category and covers services for Jisc Members in the UK. The procurement was executed using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which concluded with the contract being signed on 11th July 2024. This process included a standstill period to allow for any challenges to the award decision, in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education services sector, particularly those capable of providing or utilising digital academic resources. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, indicates a substantial engagement and underscores the importance of exclusive intellectual property rights held by JSTOR. Companies specialising in academic content curation, digital library services, or educational technology solutions may find similar opportunities within Jisc procurement needs beneficial for growth and partnership. This tender exemplifies a focused need for unique and high-quality educational resources, fostering long-term collaborations and market presence in the education sector.

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Notice Title

JSTOR Archive Collections 2024-2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JSTOR for a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. The contract will be for our Jisc Members, not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JSTOR for a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. The contract will be for our Jisc Members, 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-0471e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024054-2024
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 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
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
2
Supplier Names

ITHAKA HARBORS

JSTOR

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