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Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online - Subscription Option

Jisc Services Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Apr 2025 at 17:06

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11 Dec 2024 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Jisc Services Limited, based in Bristol, has awarded a contract to Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for the 'Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online – Subscription Option'. This contract, active from 14 March 2025, is part of the education and training services industry category and allows Jisc members to access a digital library of drama and literature resources. The procurement, which followed a limited method without prior competition, was completed in the follow-up to a standstill period for any challenges. The services will be accessible to various public sector organisations across the UK and beyond. The procurement is governed by education law, prioritising the unique intellectual property rights held by Bloomsbury Publishing.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the digital content and educational resources sector, particularly those specialising in online platforms and digital libraries. Companies with expertise in publishing and the provision of academic content may find this framework especially advantageous as it capitalises on exclusive IP rights. The opportunity is well-suited for large-scale suppliers capable of providing specialised educational content to a broad range of public and educational institutions. By engaging with this contract, businesses can enhance their market presence within the public sector and form partnerships with prominent educational consortia, ensuring a steady demand for high-quality educational tools and content.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online - Subscription Option

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to an award-winning digital library created in response to the need for a high-quality online research tool for drama and literature students, professors, and teachers. It is the only resource to combine exclusively available playtext content and scholarly publications with filmed live performances, film adaptations, and audio plays. The service 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 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to an award-winning digital library created in response to the need for a high-quality online research tool for drama and literature students, professors, and teachers. It is the only resource to combine exclusively available playtext content and scholarly publications with filmed live performances, film adaptations, and audio plays.The service is for use by Jisc members 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-04c639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017427-2025
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
£303,562 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
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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

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Further Information

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