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MIT Press Direct to Open Supporter Membership 2025 - 2028

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 May 2025 at 10:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Apr 2025 at 15:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process through a direct award to The MIT Press, a US-based supplier. This contract, titled "MIT Press Direct to Open Supporter Membership 2025 - 2028," facilitates the provision of access to MIT Press scholarly monographs and collections for participating institutions under a framework agreement from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. It supports categories in education and training services, particularly targeting higher education, further education, and research institutions across the UK. The procurement method rationale highlights The MIT Press as the sole rightsholder and supplier of the required intellectual property, thereby justifying the direct award approach without competition.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for higher education and research institutions to expand their resources and academic output by gaining access to key scholarly materials. Business opportunities particularly exist for institutions in the higher education sector or any entity focused on educational advancements and research. As the agreement is designed for use by Jisc's members only, participating institutions can enhance their library offerings significantly, attracting more students and faculty, thereby fostering academic growth and competitiveness within their sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MIT Press Direct to Open Supporter Membership 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with; The MIT Press. Participation in the Direct to Open agreement will open access to all new MIT Press scholarly monographs and edited collections (~90 titles per year) from 2022 via recurring participation fees. Institutions will receive access to the backfile book content during their participation even if ultimately sufficient funds are not received to unlock the front-file. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The MIT Press is the sole rightsholder and supplier of this resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£250,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,470 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc
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

The MIT Press

Further Information

Notice Documents

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