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Wolters Kluwer Read and Publish 2025

Jisc Services Limited

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24 Jan 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has completed a procurement process for a contract with Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Ltd for the "Wolters Kluwer Read and Publish 2025" framework. The contract, which pertains to education and training services, was signed on 17 January 2025 and allows for access to the Total Access Collection by Jisc members across various sectors, including higher education institutions, further education institutions, schools, colleges, and research councils in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This procurement was conducted under the Negotiated without publication of a contract notice procedure due to the protection of exclusive rights, with a standstill period incorporated to allow for any potential challenges to the award decision.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, publishing, and digital library services. Companies with expertise in managing and providing access to academic content will find potential for growth by participating in this framework. The contract addresses a key requirement for higher education consortia and research institutions, offering a substantial market for suppliers capable of delivering specialised services that support the advancement of education and research. As the sole supplier, Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Ltd establishes a unique position, presenting an advantageous scenario for those in the related sectors looking to leverage collaborative agreements and expand their client base in the public sector realm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wolters Kluwer Read and Publish 2025

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Ltd for their read and publish Total Access Collection. The agreement 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 Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Ltd for their read and publish Total Access Collection. The agreement 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-04c80e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002489-2025
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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
2
Supplier Names

Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Limited

Wolters Kluwer health (Medical Research) Ltd

Further Information

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