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SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025

Jisc Services Limited

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12 Jan 2025 at 00:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has entered into contracts with SAGE Publishing Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE’s journals, focusing on the Social Sciences, Engineering, and the Sciences. The contracts are part of a framework agreement available to public sector organisations in the UK, including education institutions, local authorities, NHS bodies, and more. Key procurement details include the completion of the Tender stage and official contract award on 13th December 2024. The total value of the contracts is £9,700,000. This framework is designed to facilitate access to educational and research journal publications, aligning with Jisc's mission to support higher and further education institutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution of educational and training services, especially those with a focus on academic publishing. The framework's extensive eligibility criteria mean that a wide range of organisations, from schools to research councils, can benefit from the contract. Businesses that offer specialised educational content or related services would find this contract particularly beneficial, as it provides a streamlined process to access a vast network of academic and research-focused institutions. Furthermore, by partnering with Jisc, companies can leverage their resources and expertise to expand their services within the public sector, creating avenues for growth and innovation in educational resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAGE Journals Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED. Jisc intends to enter into a contract with SAGE to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE's journals, focussing on the Social Sciences, Engineering and the Sciences. SAGE is the rightsholder to these journal titles and the only supplier of this service. 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 SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED. Jisc intends to enter into a contract with SAGE to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to and publish articles in SAGE's journals, focussing on the Social Sciences, Engineering and the Sciences. SAGE is the rightsholder to these journal titles and the only supplier of this service. 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-04c1ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000962-2025
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
£9,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED

SAGE Publishing Limited

Further Information

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