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Taylor & Francis Journals Read & Publish

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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01 Apr 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University has concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract for "Taylor & Francis Journals Read & Publish" under the industry category of Library and archive services. This contract, part of a framework agreement, pertains to the UK region and had an award date of 1st October 2024, with a completion date logged on 1st April 2025. The procurement method utilised was limited, circumventing the need for prior publication of a call for competition due to it falling outside the scope of the directive. The procurement carried a total value of £79,574.88 GBP.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in academic publishing, library services, and digital resource management, with an emphasis on large-scale suppliers like EBSCO International Inc, which was the winning supplier. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and high-quality journal access services, particularly those adept in framework agreement compliance, will find this tender an advantageous addition to their portfolios. The contract's alignment with educational services indicates a broad scope for collaboration with academic institutions across the UK, fostering significant business growth potential.

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Notice Title

Taylor & Francis Journals Read & Publish

Notice Description

Taylor & Francis Journals Read & Publish EBSCO (Jisc agreement)

Procurement Information

Framework-Direct

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012229-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,574 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
BSU Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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