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Royal Society of Chemistry Read and Publish 2025

Jisc Services Limited

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27 Nov 2024 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has recently completed a procurement process, culminating in a contract award to the Royal Society of Chemistry on 22 November 2024. This tender, titled "Royal Society of Chemistry Read and Publish 2025," falls under the "Education and training services" industry category (CPV code 80000000). The contract, valued at £2,000,000, covers access to RSC's 37 hybrid journals with open access publication available. This framework can be utilised by higher education institutions, further education and specialist colleges, research council establishments, and other organisations connected to the Janet network in the UK. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the protection of intellectual property rights held exclusively by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those in the publishing and scientific research sectors. The framework agreement allows for extensive use by numerous educational and research institutions, enhancing access to high-quality scientific literature. Companies involved in producing or distributing educational materials would find this contract especially beneficial, as it facilitates broader dissemination and utilisation of their products within the academic community. Additionally, businesses connected to the National Research and Education Network (NREN) and members of higher education purchasing consortia can leverage this tender to expand their market reach within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Society of Chemistry Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Royal Society of Chemistry. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) publishes a wide range of books, journals and databases in the field of Chemistry and related science. This agreement provides access to RSC's 37 hybrid journals, with open access publication in RSC hybrid 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 Royal Society of Chemistry. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) publishes a wide range of books, journals and databases in the field of Chemistry and related science. This agreement provides access to RSC's 37 hybrid journals, with open access publication in RSC hybrid journals. 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-04a514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038268-2024
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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

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

Royal Society of Chemistry

Further Information

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