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JMIR Open Access Flexible Flat Annual Fee 2025-26

Jisc Services Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract with JMIR Publications Inc for the "JMIR Open Access Flexible Flat Annual Fee 2025-26" procurement. The contract was completed on 28 February 2025 and focuses on providing a flat fee model for open access journal publications in the digital health sector. The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is intended for Jisc Members across the UK. This contract is valued at £322,912.30 and ensures a streamlined process for transitioning from individual APC payments to a flat fee model. Jisc Services Limited, based in Bristol, led the procurement process, which involved a limited method without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights held by the supplier, JMIR Publications Inc.

The framework agreement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational services, digital health, and open access publishing. Companies with expertise in digital content delivery and educational platforms will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The contract provides a substantial market for suppliers to Jisc Members, including higher and further education institutions, research bodies, and other public sector organisations within the UK and connected through the Janet network or members of the GÉANT consortium. This creates an ecosystem where the supplier can leverage its unique position to provide specialised services that align with the growing demand for accessible educational resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JMIR Open Access Flexible Flat Annual Fee 2025-26

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JMIR Publications Inc. JMIR Publications publish a number of open access journals focused on digital health. This framework agreement is for members who want to move away from individual APC payments to a flat fee model. 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 JMIR Publications Inc. JMIR Publications publish a number of open access journals focused on digital health. This framework agreement is for members who want to move away from individual APC payments to a flat fee model. 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-04d5a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010895-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£322,912 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 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

JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications Inc

Further Information

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