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28 Jan 2026 at 09:12

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:54

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23 Dec 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "DETAIL Architecture GmbH 2026-2029". This contract was awarded through a direct approach due to the unique nature of the IP held by Detail Architecture GmbH, which is based in Munich, Germany. The procurement focuses on education and training services, specifically providing JISC member institutions access to a comprehensive database including photos, drawings, and technical information. The contract, valued at £220,000, was signed on 20th January 2026 and will be in effect from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. This framework agreement covers organisations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland without the need for reopening competition since Detail Architecture GmbH is the sole supplier of this particular resource.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of digital resources and content aimed at the education sector. Companies that are aligned with the educational and research needs of higher and further education institutions, research councils, and other educational establishments across the UK stand to benefit from similar tenders. Suppliers with exclusive content or those specialising in value-added educational services that enrich institutional resources may find this sector particularly rewarding. This tender exemplifies the advantageous conditions for suppliers holding unique intellectual property and underscores the potential for innovative service offerings in education and training landscapes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DETAIL Architecture GmbH 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with DETAIL Architecture GmbH to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to DETAIL's full-text database of photos, drawings and technical information 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007370-2026
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
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 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
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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

Detail Architecture GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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