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Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2025

Jisc Services Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) for the "Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2025" framework. The contract, signed on 27 November 2024, involves the publication and worldwide distribution of over 380 peer-reviewed journals in various fields such as applied science, environment, conservation, agriculture, neuroscience, biomedicine, history, language, and political science. This service-oriented procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is intended exclusively for Jisc Members. The procurement method used was limited, and the process adheres to the regulations stipulating the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The procurement stage is complete, and the key delivery location is within the UK.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in educational publishing, research dissemination, and academic services. Organisations that are members of Jisc or possess strong capabilities in handling high-volume, multidisciplinary academic publications will be well-suited to benefit from this framework. Businesses involved in digital content services, innovative publishing solutions, and research dissemination can leverage participation in this framework to broaden their market reach and establish robust partnerships within the education sector across the UK. The consolidated nature of this procurement framework highlights ample opportunities for collaborative ventures and service enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge University Press (CUP) Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP). CUP publishes over 380 peer reviewed journals a year for distribution worldwide. CUP journals cover a broad range of subjects including all the main subjects in the humanities, social sciences and hard sciences. Their key areas are applied science, environment and conservation, agriculture, neuroscience and biomedicine, history, area studies, language and linguistics, political science and international relations. This is a read and publish transitional OA agreement. 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 Cambridge University Press (CUP). CUP publishes over 380 peer reviewed journals a year for distribution worldwide. CUP journals cover a broad range of subjects including all the main subjects in the humanities, social sciences and hard sciences. Their key areas are applied science, environment and conservation, agriculture, neuroscience and biomedicine, history, area studies, language and linguistics, political science and international relations. This is a read and publish transitional OA agreement. 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-04b074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038697-2024
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
£3,061,724 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
2
Supplier Names

Cambridge University Press

The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of The University Of Cambridge

Further Information

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