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Clarivate Analytics Web of Science SHEDL 2024-2027

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2024 at 15:37

Award

21 Jun 2024 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has completed a public procurement process to enter into a contract with Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited for the SHEDL agreement from 2024 to 2027. The procurement falls within the education and training services industry category, specifically dealing with resources such as Web of Science Primary, Citation Connection, and Journal and Highly Cited Data, plus ESCI backfile access. This contract is intended specifically for SHEDL Members and not for Jisc's own use. The contracting process was conducted under a limited procurement method justified by the protection of exclusive rights, wherein Clarivate Analytics is the sole supplier due to intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 1,189,757.97, was signed on 1st November 2024, and a standstill period was incorporated to allow for possible challenges to the award decision before finalizing the contract.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that deal with educational resources, data analytics, and intellectual property management. Companies specializing in providing or managing large-scale, exclusive educational content and research data services would find this tender particularly attractive. Additionally, businesses that can offer consultancy or support services related to the utilization of high-demand databases and citation analysis tools stand to benefit from associating with key educational stakeholders like Jisc Services Limited. This procurement demonstrates a commitment to engaging with specialised suppliers under strategic and protected procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Clarivate Analytics Web of Science SHEDL 2024-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Clarivate Analytics for the SHEDL agreement which covers a three year commitment to the following Clarivate Analytics resources: Web of Science Primary (WoS), Citation Connection and Journal and Highly Cited Data, plus ESCI backfile access. The contract will be for SHEDL Members, not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Clarivate Analytics for the SHEDL agreement which covers a three year commitment to the following Clarivate Analytics resources: Web of Science Primary (WoS), Citation Connection and Journal and Highly Cited Data, plus ESCI backfile access. The contract will be for SHEDL 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-0471eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036306-2024
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
£1,189,757 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 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 Topcuogullari 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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

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