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Optics Infobase 2025- 2026

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 10:16

Award

01 Aug 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a body governed by public law in the United Kingdom, has entered into a contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer Jisc members access to online journals in the field of optics and the opportunity to publish open access articles. This procurement process falls within the education and training services category and covers services available to various public sector organisations, including higher education institutions and other relevant bodies across the UK. The current procurement stage is complete, with the most recent contract signed on 13 December 2024 and valued at USD 140,000. The contract is part of a framework agreement and follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights held by Optica Publishing Group.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised academic content, particularly those focusing on educational services and publishing. It is well-suited to large organisations that possess exclusive rights to significant intellectual property in niche academic fields. The competitive edge in such a tender can foster business growth by enhancing their customer base among higher education institutions, research organisations, and other public bodies. Entities capable of securing similar exclusive partnerships and delivering high-quality, niche academic resources are likely to find this an attractive and profitable area for expansion.

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Notice Title

Optics Infobase 2025- 2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to its online journals in the field of optics, and also to publish open access articles in those journals. This contract is not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to its online journals in the field of optics, and also to publish open access articles in those journals. This contract is not for Jisc's own use. The contract is to run for one year.

Procurement Information

Optica Publishing Group is the rightsholder and sole supplier of this content and the only supplier able to offer this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040714-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
2
Supplier Names

OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE

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