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American Physiological Society 2026-2028

JISC

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:36

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:40

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, JISC, has completed a procurement process with the American Physiological Society, focusing on the 'American Physiological Society 2026-2028' contract. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, and it covers the provision of online journals with preferential subscription rates to Jisc member institutions and the ability to publish open access articles. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to the supplier's exclusive rights over the intellectual property. The contract, valued at $1,260,000 USD, will commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2028, serving the United Kingdom region. The process stage has been completed, with the most recent contract details published on 23rd December 2025. JISC, as a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, facilitated the process through its subsidiary, Jisc Services Limited.

This contract presents significant opportunities for educational and research institutions within the UK, particularly those involved in higher and further education, as well as research councils. Businesses specialising in academic content dissemination, educational technology, and publishing may find this framework attractive, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their reach within the academic sector. The open framework agreement allows for various educational institutions and consortia across the UK to leverage this procurement, fostering collaboration and enhancing access to scientific knowledge. The absence of competition and exclusivity of the content positions businesses with a niche focus on education content delivery well to benefit from such deals with prestigious suppliers.

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Notice Title

American Physiological Society 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with the American Physiological Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the American Physiological Society's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e95c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085980-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 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
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

AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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