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Cairn Collections 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

03 Sep 2025 at 11:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Aug 2025 at 15:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Cairn Collections 2026-2028" involves Jisc, a public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, acting as the buyer. The procurement, now complete, was conducted using a direct award method, with the rationale being the supplier's exclusive intellectual property rights. The contract was awarded to Cairn.info SAS, based in Paris, France, on 22nd September 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. This contract, valued at £235,000, falls under the "Education and training services" category and is intended for Jisc member institutions only.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational publishing and digital content industries. The contract enables access to subscribed full-text journals and eBooks for educational institutions across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, providing a substantial avenue for expansion. Companies that hold exclusive intellectual property, similar to Cairn.info SAS, or those developing unique educational content or platforms could find similar direct award opportunities beneficial. Such contracts can enhance the service offerings of educational content providers, delivering growth through access to a widespread, reputable market of higher education institutions and research bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cairn Collections 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Cairn to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Cairn.info database of full-text journals and eBooks 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-058f8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062665-2025
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
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£235,000 £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

Cairn.info SAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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