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American Psychological Association (APA) resources 2026-2029

JISC

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 12:33

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves JISC, a public authority functioning at a sub-central government level, entering into a direct contract award with the American Psychological Association (APA) to provide APA resources from 2026 to 2029. This contract, valued at $14.42 million USD, facilitates Jisc member institutions' access to a variety of APA products, including book titles, databases, and video content, specifically for educational purposes. The framework agreement supporting this procurement covers educational institutions across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. Key upcoming dates include the end of the standstill period on 9th April 2026 and the scheduled future signature date on 24th April 2026.

This tender opens avenues for business growth primarily for education and training service providers capable of leveraging APA's specialised resources to enhance institutional offerings. Ideal competitors for similar tenders include educational institutions, specialist colleges, research bodies, and consortiums interacting primarily with higher and further education sectors. Given the structured framework agreement, businesses involved in academic publishing or digital educational content can explore collaborative or supplementary opportunities, ensuring alignment with the intellectual property rights and educational support provisions outlined in this contract. SMEs may find eligibility under this framework, fostering inclusivity and expansion in the sector.

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Notice Title

American Psychological Association (APA) resources 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06753b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028491-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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