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Project Muse S2O Journals agreement

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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07 May 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process relates to the "Project Muse S2O Journals agreement" and involves Bath Spa University as the buying organisation. The procurement is categorised under "Library and archive services" and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has completed the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st September 2024. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was executed as a framework agreement. Key information regarding this process notes that it falls outside the EU Directive's scope, as detailed in the procurement method rationale classifications.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in library and archive services. The contract, valued at USD 38,000, was awarded to Jisc Services, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses with significant capacity to handle substantial agreements in this sector are well-positioned to compete. Companies that can offer specialised services similar to those required by higher education institutions, particularly in the realm of digital journals and related technologies, would find opportunities in contracts like this.

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Notice Title

Project Muse S2O Journals agreement

Notice Description

John Hopkins University Press (via Jisc), Project Muse S2O Journals agreement

Procurement Information

Framework - Direct

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019364-2025
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
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 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

JISC SERVICES

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