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UKRI-4945 ACS Journal access and publishing agreement

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-4945 ACS Journal access and publishing agreement" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This contract, under the direct procurement method, was aimed at securing an open access read and publish agreement for articles from the American Chemical Society. The tender, categorised under subscription services within the industry, was managed without competition due to its below-threshold nature. Based in Swindon, the procurement reached the completion stage with a subsequent award and active contract signed on 2nd May 2025. The contract commences on 8th May 2025 and spans until 31st December 2026, located for delivery in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription and publication services, especially those with a focus on the academic and research sectors. Large enterprises, similar to Jisc Services Ltd, which secured the contract, will find such opportunities particularly beneficial due to their capacity to manage substantial service requirements and provide comprehensive solutions. The procurement being a direct award implies businesses with established reputations and prior experience with similar entities have a competitive edge, emphasising the importance of relationship-building and portfolio enhancement for aspiring competitors in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4945 ACS Journal access and publishing agreement

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide an open access read and publish agreement to articles from the American Chemical Society. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947244092

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019285-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
mrc procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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