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American Psychological Association (APA) resources 2026-2029

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Jul 2026 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Mar 2026 at 12:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Jisc Services Limited involves a contract awarded directly to the American Psychological Association for the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The contract, titled "American Psychological Association (APA) resources 2026-2029," aims to provide Jisc member institutions in the UK with access to APA's various products, including book titles, databases, and video content. The industry category of this procurement is classified as education and training services, and the procurement method employed was a direct award due to the supplier being the sole rightsholder of the intellectual property. The contract was signed on 25th June 2026, highlighting a strategic and exclusive partnership.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses that provide educational resources and services, particularly those capable of serving higher education, further education institutions, specialist colleges, research councils, and multi-academy trusts across the UK. Organisations that can leverage unique intellectual property, offer tailored educational solutions, or establish frameworks with educational institutions would be well-suited to compete and thrive under similar procurement conditions. As the framework agreement is open to vast categories of educational and research bodies, there is potential for significant market expansion for businesses within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

American Psychological Association (APA) resources 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with the American Psychological Association (APA) to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to a range of APA products (book titles, databases and video content). 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-06753b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063561-2026
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
SME
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
£14,420,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£14,420,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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 Psychological Association

Further Information

Notice Documents

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