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PLOS OA Tiered Flat Fee Publishing Agreement 2025

Jisc Services Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a public sector organisation in Bristol, UK, has awarded a contract to the Public Library of Science (PLOS) for an open access (OA) publishing agreement in the field of education and training services. The "PLOS OA Tiered Flat Fee Publishing Agreement 2025" covers Jisc members publishing in PLOS Biology, PLOS Medicine, and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. This agreement, formalised on 16 December 2024, forms part of a framework open to various public sector entities across the UK and internationally, including higher education institutions, NHS bodies, and emergency services. The procurement process was concluded at the award stage, facilitated without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights held by PLOS.

This tender provides significant opportunities for educational institutions and related organisations to benefit from uncapped publishing in high-impact open access journals. Participating institutions, including universities and research bodies, can support a new funding model for selective OA journals, enhancing their research dissemination and academic influence. Businesses specialising in academic publishing, research support services, and collaborative educational initiatives are well-suited to engage with this framework, fostering growth and sector-wide collaboration through innovative publishing agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLOS OA Tiered Flat Fee Publishing Agreement 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for Jisc members publishing in PLOS Biology and/or PLOS Medicine and/or PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. Jisc members pay an annual participation fee for un-metered (uncapped) publishing. Participating institutions will be part of a community supporting a new funding model for highly-selective open access journals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for Jisc members to publish in PLOS Biology and/or PLOS Medicine and/or PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. Jisc members pay an annual participation fee for un-metered (uncapped) publishing. Participating institutions will be part of a community supporting a new funding model for highly-selective open access journals.

Procurement Information

Public Library of Science is the sole rightsholder and supplier of this resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ade2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040733-2024
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
£1,003,998 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 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

Public Library of Science

Further Information

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