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Elsevier Knovel Agreement 2025-2030

Jisc Services Limited

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28 Apr 2025 at 17:21

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06 Nov 2024 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a body governed by public law and headquartered in Bristol, UK, has completed the procurement process for an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for the supply of the Knovel web-based application. The procurement, classified under Education and training services, covers the period from 2025 to 2030 and serves Jisc member institutions across the UK, enabling access to technical information integrated with analytical and search tools. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The process included a standstill period in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to allow for any challenges to the award decision before the contract was signed on 25th April 2025, with a total value of £3,000,000.

This agreement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational services and digital content delivery to engage with a prominent buyer like Jisc Services Limited. Businesses that can offer technological solutions or content services tailored for higher education institutions could find prospects for collaboration or partnership growth due to the expansive reach of this framework across the UK and beyond. Suppliers involved in digital and technical information services should particularly consider these opportunities, as the framework highlights the use of specialized web-based applications and the need for collaborative procurement solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier Knovel Agreement 2025-2030

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for Knovel which is a web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools and is available as a complete collection or as a customised collection from over 35 subject and content options. The contract is for use of Knovel by Jisc member institutions, not by Jisc itself.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for Knovel which is a web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools and is available as a complete collection or as a customised collection from over 35 subject and content options. The contract is for use of Knovel by Jisc member institutions, not by Jisc itself.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b46f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017435-2025
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 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

Elsevier B.V.

Further Information

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