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Rockefeller University Press Journals Read and Publish 2026/27

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Sep 2025 at 10:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Jun 2025 at 15:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Jun 2025 at 00:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority sub-central government body based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has finalised a contract with the Rockefeller University Press for "Rockefeller University Press Journals Read and Publish 2026/27". The contract allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to these journals at preferential rates and to publish open access articles. As of 12th September 2025, the procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the active contract running from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, justified by the exclusive intellectual property rights held by the Rockefeller University Press, which is situated in New York, United States. This falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The total contract value is £300,000 GBP.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in educational publishing and open access distribution. Organisations specialising in digital resources for educational institutions and those capable of aligning with higher education bodies and research organisations could significantly benefit. In particular, businesses that can leverage this framework agreement, which spans across the UK regions including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, and supports a wide range of educational and research-centric bodies, stand to gain the most. Small and medium enterprises may also find a niche market, particularly if they can offer complementary services or content delivery solutions that align with the aims of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rockefeller University Press Journals Read and Publish 2026/27

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Rockefeller University Press (RUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to RUP'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-052bed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056073-2025
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 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

Rockefeller University Press

Further Information

Notice Documents

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