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05 Dec 2024 at 15:37

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23 Oct 2024 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited for the provision of their peer-reviewed medical journals. This procurement, titled "BMJ Publish and Read 2025," falls within the education and training services industry category and is managed under a limited procurement method. The contract covers services for 2025 and includes options for publishing and read-only upgrades, specifically for Jisc's member institutions. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd December 2024. The scope of the framework extends to various public sector organisations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, including educational institutions and NHS bodies.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and professional publishing, particularly those specialising in medical research and publications. Companies capable of providing high-quality, peer-reviewed journals will find this contract beneficial, especially if they are looking to expand their reach within the higher and further education sectors. Large publishers with the ability to negotiate bespoke read and publishing agreements will find this framework particularly suited to their services, ensuring compliance with intellectual property rights and exclusive rights protections in the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BMJ Publish and Read 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited had entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited for their peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a read and publish agreement covers 2025 and includes optional publishing and read only upgrades. It is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited for their peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a read and publish agreement covers 2025 and includes optional publishing and read only upgrades. It is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

BMJ Publishing Group are the sole rights holder of this resource.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b09b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039284-2024
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
£1,640,668 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

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

BMJ Publishing Group Limited

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