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

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Dec 2025 at 11:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Dec 2025 at 09:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, engaged in a direct procurement for a contract with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The contract, titled "AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science Journals 2026-2028," allows Jisc member institutions exclusive access to AAAS online journals at preferential rates. As the rightsholder of the content and sole supplier, AAAS was directly awarded the contract under a framework agreement without reopening the competition. This procurement, classified under education and training services, is intended for completion by 31st December 2028 with the active procurement stage currently being the award phase, which was finalised on 30th December 2025. The procurement method justified the direct award due to intellectual property rights considerations specific to the supplier.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in higher or further education, consortiums, multi-academy trusts, and research institutions across the UK. Since the contract is aimed at enhancing access to scientific journals, it is particularly well-suited for academic publishers and service providers specialising in educational resources. It supports strategic alignment with stakeholders interested in expanding their educational offerings and collaborations within the UK education sector. Businesses seeking to partner with established education frameworks will find this venture beneficial, especially those looking to enhance digital content delivery and accessibility within academia.

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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 has entered into a contract with The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to access AAAS online journals 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-05f162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001116-2026
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
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Further Information

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