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APS Read and Publish 2026/27

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Aug 2025 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Jun 2025 at 00:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Jun 2025 at 09:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Jisc has culminated in the award of a contract titled "APS Read and Publish 2026/27" to The American Physical Society. This contract allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to online journals and publish open access articles, benefiting from preferential rates. The procurement, categorised under Education and Training Services, is located within the United Kingdom with Jisc acting in the capacity of a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award due to the exclusivity of the intellectual property held by the supplier, The American Physical Society. The contract timeframe extends from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with a potential renewal upon mutual agreement.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in higher education support and research facilitation. Organisations focused on educational services, research institutions, and academic consortia are well-suited to engage with Jisc under this framework agreement. The established framework agreement ensures streamlined access for higher and further education bodies within the UK, facilitating growth by enhancing the reach and impact of research publications. Such opportunities enable consortiums and similar entities to leverage the unique resources provided by The American Physical Society, fostering academic advancement and collaboration both locally and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APS Read and Publish 2026/27

Notice Description

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into a contract with American Physical Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to APS's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052051-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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 American Physical Society

Further Information

Notice Documents

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