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ProQuest One Literature and LION Complete 2025-2027

Jisc Services Limited

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13 Dec 2024 at 13:16

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01 Oct 2024 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with ProQuest LLC for the provision of ProQuest One Literature and LION Complete, covering the period from 2025 to 2027. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is part of a framework intended for use by higher education institutions, further education colleges, specialist colleges, research councils, and other organisations connected to the Janet network, including those involved in the advancement of education and research. The procurement method was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique intellectual property rights held by ProQuest LLC. The contract, valued at £2,237,546, was signed on 12 December 2024, with a complete status at the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content and digital resource provision, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive literature resources suitable for research, critical perspectives, and teaching. Companies that can augment the offerings of educational institutions and research organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement seeks to address the needs of a diverse academic audience, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their services in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ProQuest One Literature and LION Complete 2025-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with ProQuest LLC. In addition to all the content contained in ProQuest Literature Online, ProQuest One Literature has been developed in collaboration with faculty, scholars and librarians leading the call for a comprehensive literature resource that employs the varied content they need to examine literary topics and voices for research, critical perspectives and teaching. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with ProQuest LLC. In addition to all the content contained in ProQuest Literature Online, ProQuest One Literature has been developed in collaboration with faculty, scholars and librarians leading the call for a comprehensive literature resource that employs the varied content they need to examine literary topics and voices for research, critical perspectives and teaching. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and 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-04a4bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040254-2024
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
£2,237,546 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ProQuest LLC

Further Information

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