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Jisc Subscription

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has completed a public procurement process concerning the "Jisc Subscription" directed towards enhancing their digital solutions for education and research. Located in Poole, UK, this procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The tender, tagged with the procurement stage of 'award' and 'contract', saw completion on 12th August 2025, with contractual services commencing from 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The Jisc Subscription facilitates access to critical digital infrastructure including high-speed internet and cyber security, proving essential for the university's academic endeavors.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses offering educational and software services, particularly those that can provide innovative and scalable digital solutions. Although this procurement process was conducted without an open competition, it illustrates the potential for future contracts in similar domains and underlines the demand for tailored digital infrastructure within education institutions. Companies that specialize in cyber security, data analytics, and digital content licensing are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, considering the sector's ongoing evolution and requirements for specialised services. Engaging with organisations like Bournemouth University could lead to new business avenues, fostering growth through strategic partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Jisc Subscription

Notice Description

JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation that provides digital solutions for education and research. It supports higher education institutions by offering a range of services, including digital infrastructure, cyber security, data analytics, and digital content licensing The JISC membership permits Bournemouth University access to the JANET network - the UK's National Research and Education Network, providing high-speed internet and secure connectivity essential for academic and research activities. It also offers cyber security, advice and guidance resources, and negotiations and licensing groups, which have enabled Bournemouth University to purchase other products and services at a discount.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047942-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

72320000 - Database services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,694 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Olly Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01202961623

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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