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IWA Publishing (IWAP) Journals Read and Publish 2025

Jisc Services Limited

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22 Oct 2024 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with IWA Publishing Limited for the "IWA Publishing (IWAP) Journals Read and Publish 2025-2026" tender. The framework is designed for Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges, and Research Council establishments in the UK, as well as other organisations connected to the Janet network. The procurement process was completed and involved a direct award without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, signed on 27th September 2024, is valued at £220,000 and includes a standstill period for potential challenges. The industry category is education and training services, and the location is within the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and research services. It allows Jisc members access to a comprehensive "Read & Publish" agreement with a wide range of IWAP journals, fostering educational resource accessibility and continuity. Businesses that manage large-scale educational resources, develop digital libraries or provide academic research tools will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, as the contract includes a framework agreement, it presents long-term growth opportunities through sustained collaboration within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IWA Publishing (IWAP) Journals Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with IWA Publishing Limited to offer Jisc member the opportunity to have an unlimited "Read & Publish" transitional agreement covering the full IWAP journals portfolio of ten hybrid and five full OA journals. 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 IWA Publishing Limited to offer Jisc member the opportunity to have an unlimited "Read & Publish" transitional agreement covering the full IWAP journals portfolio of ten hybrid and five full OA journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use. Additional information: The CAN differs from the VEAT as the term was reduced during negotiations.

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-04a4c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034193-2024
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

IWA Publishing Limited

IWA Publishing Ltd

Further Information

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