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BMJ Resources for LMSG 2026-2027

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Oct 2025 at 10:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Sep 2025 at 14:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, entering into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited. The contract, titled "BMJ Resources for LMSG 2026-2027," pertains to the education and training services industry and is documented as completed. It facilitates BMJ's provision of non-core journal content to members of the London Medical Schools Group (LMSG) and associated NHS Trusts at preferential rates. This direct award, justified by BMJ's exclusive rights to the intellectual property, was initiated on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2027. The procurement method used was direct awarding without reopening competition, under a framework agreement covering relevant institutions across the UK.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for larger educational and training service providers. The contract is excusive due to BMJ's unique resources and rights, inviting businesses capable of partnering within the educational sphere. Companies involved in publishing, educational resources, or digital content provision could find opportunities here, leveraging JISC's framework to expand their client base across academic institutions. Additionally, this framework could serve as a precedent for future similar agreements within the higher education and research sectors, allowing other consortia members to potentially engage in such procurement activities over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BMJ Resources for LMSG 2026-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited for members of the London Medical Schools Group (LMSG). This contract will give members of the LMSG, related NHS Trusts and Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to BMJ non core-journal content 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-05a50b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2026
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
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 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
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

BMJ Publishing Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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