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E-Duke Journals Scholarly Collection: Expanded, 2025 - 2027

Jisc Services Limited

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10 Sep 2024 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract with Duke University Press to provide access to the complete, full-text versions of scholarly journals from Duke University Press, specifically in the fields of humanities and social science. This contract, titled "E-Duke Journals Scholarly Collection: Expanded, 2025 – 2027," falls under the industry category of education and training services and is intended for Jisc Members across the UK. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, culminating in an award on 6th September 2024, with a contract value of USD 512,500. The procurement stage is complete, having followed the Public Contracts Regulations with a standstill period to facilitate any challenges before finalising.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational publishing, library services, or academic content distribution, as it emphasises access to prestigious scholarly journals. Large-scale organisations capable of managing and distributing digital academic resources may find this particularly beneficial. The direct award nature of this contract underscores the exclusive rights held by Duke University Press, making them the sole provider for this unique resource, thus highlighting the potential for businesses with proprietary or exclusive academic content to engage in future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Duke Journals Scholarly Collection: Expanded, 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Duke University Press for access to complete, full-text versions of scholarly journals from Duke University Press in the fields of humanities and social science. The contract is for our Jisc Members, not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Duke University Press for access to complete, full-text versions of scholarly journals from Duke University Press in the fields of humanities and social science. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028995-2024
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
£512,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
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

Duke University Press

Further Information

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