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AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028

JISC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Dec 2025 at 12:27

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

05 Dec 2025 at 15:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028," initiated by JISC, focuses on providing educational and training services. Operating from Bristol, United Kingdom, JISC functions as a public authority affiliated with sub-central government. The tender process has reached completion, with an award announced on 5th December 2025. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the supplier's exclusive intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at $3,700,000, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, serving regions across the United Kingdom. It is intended to benefit JISC member institutions with subscription rights to AAAS online journals, alongside open access publishing opportunities.

This contract presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses within the educational and research sectors. Organizations that can effectively engage with or support JISC member institutions across higher and further education could find lucrative opportunities. As the framework agreement is open to a wide array of educational institutions and consortiums across the UK, businesses specializing in academic publishing, educational content distribution, and digital resources might be particularly well-suited to harness the benefits of this procurement. Additionally, companies with a focus on supporting research and academic advancements could leverage this tender to develop strategic partnerships and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to AAAS 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f00a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080571-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 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
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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 ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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