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Award

29 Nov 2024 at 15:37

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, located in Bristol, UK, has awarded a contract to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press for the provision titled "Cold Spring Harbor Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026." This contract, completed on 18 November 2024, falls under the education and training services category and involves both a standstill period and a direct award due to the protection of exclusive rights. The framework covers various higher education and research institutions connected to the Janet network. The agreement enables access to specific journals and unlimited open access publishing, valued at £358,489.71.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic and research publishing. Particularly, suppliers with exclusive rights or unique resources will find this framework advantageous, as it aligns with the high standards and specific needs of higher education institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises with strong capabilities or exclusive content in the education sector could gain considerable growth by engaging in similar tenders, capitalising on the collaborative purchasing consortium framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cold Spring Harbor Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press journals, offering read access to three reviews and four research titles, as well as unlimited open access publishing for research and review articles, for a fixed price. This contract is for use by Jisc members only and not forJisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press journals, offering read access to three reviews and four research titles, as well as unlimited open access publishing for research and review articles, for a fixed price. This contract is for use by Jisc members only and not forJisc'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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038644-2024
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
£358,489 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 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

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

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

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