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BioOne Complete Journals 2026-2028

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Aug 2025 at 11:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Aug 2025 at 10:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority classified under sub-central government and located in Bristol, UK, recently completed a direct award procurement process to secure a contract with BioOne for the supply of the "BioOne Complete Journals 2026-2028". This agreement permits member institutions to subscribe to a comprehensive full-text database at preferential rates. The contract was signed and activated on 12th September 2025, with operations beginning on 1st January 2026 and continuing until 31st December 2028. The procurement deals with education and training services under the CPV classification and employs a framework agreement without reopening competition due to BioOne being the sole supplier and the intellectual property rightsholder. The procurement method ensures the exclusive availability of this unique resource to eligible higher and further education institutions across the UK.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for institutions and organisations involved in educational services, particularly those in the higher and further education sectors such as higher education institutions, further education institutions, and research councils. Businesses specialising in educational services that align with Jisc’s mission could greatly benefit from participating in similar framework agreements. The scope of the framework and the nature of the direct award could also encourage partnerships and collaborations with other educational consortia, offering a strategic avenue for consortiums and organisations aiming to enhance their educational offerings and resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BioOne Complete Journals 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BioOne to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to BioOne's full-text database at preferential rates. This 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062664-2025
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
Additional Buyers

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

BioOne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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