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Lyell Collection Complete Online 2026/2027

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:21

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:49

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15 Jul 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority in Bristol, UK, has completed a direct procurement process for the "Lyell Collection Complete Online 2026/2027", awarded to The Geological Society of London. This contract, valued at £420,000, allows Jisc member institutions access to online journals and the ability to publish open-access articles at preferential rates. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is part of a pre-existing framework agreement, with the contract term running from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement process was a direct award due to the unique nature and exclusive rights of the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital content distribution, particularly those in the education and training services sector. Enterprises specialising in academic publishing and digital library services, who can offer similar customised solutions, will find potential growth opportunities. The involvement of higher education institutions as key stakeholders means that businesses capable of extending their services in this domain could expand their customer base and reinforce their presence in the educational content supply chain.

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Notice Title

Lyell Collection Complete Online 2026/2027

Notice Description

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

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048432-2025
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
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 GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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