Award

The Royal Society Journals Read & Publish 2025

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2024 at 23:19

Award

17 Jul 2024 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "The Royal Society Journals Read & Publish 2025," classified under the industry category of Education and training services. This procurement, specifically in the services category, focuses on providing access to The Royal Society's online journals in scientific research and enabling the publication of open-access articles. The contract, valued at £810,000, was signed on 1st August 2024. The procurement falls under a limited procurement method, justified by the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights, without prior publication of a call for competition. The relevant procurement stage is the Award stage, and the delivery of services will be within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaging in scientific research and publishing, particularly those specialising in open-access content. Firms that provide educational and research services or possess exclusive rights to similar intellectual property would find this contract particularly beneficial. The partnership with The Royal Society, a large and reputable supplier headquartered in London, can enhance business portfolios, provide prestigious affiliations, and foster growth within the academic publishing sector due to the prominence and reach of The Royal Society's journals.

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Notice Title

The Royal Society Journals Read & Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Royal Society to offer our members access to the Society's online journals in the area of scientific research; also the opportunity to publish open access articles in those journals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Royal Society to offer our members access to the Society's online journals in the area of scientific research; also the opportunity to publish open access articles in those journals. The contract is not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The Royal Society is the rightsholder and sole supplier of these journals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027208-2024
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
£810,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 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
Claire Forkner
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

THE ROYAL SOCIETY

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