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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 11:52

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:11

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process highlighted relates to a direct award contract initiated by JISC, a public authority within the UK, for the provision of British Standards Institution Online (BSOL)/ BSI Knowledge. This contract spans from 2026 to 2029, and offers JISC member institutions access to a comprehensive database of over 100,000 British and adopted European and international standards. The buying organisation, JISC, located in Bristol, has completed the tender at this stage. Notably, this contract is a direct award to THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, given their status as the rightsholder of the content. The procurement category is primarily 'Education and training services', with the buyer targeting higher education institutions and associated organisations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

This tender creates expansive opportunities for institutions involved in higher and further education by facilitating access to vital standards and knowledge resources at favourable rates. While the direct award limits competition on this particular contract, businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those operating within or alongside higher education frameworks, can explore participation in associated or upcoming projects. Organisations focused on educational consultancy, database management, or for those intending to form consortia to enhance educational infrastructure, this contract exemplifies potential avenues for strategic collaboration and growth.

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Notice Title

British Standards Institution (BSOL/BSI Knowledge) 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BSI Standards Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to British Standards Institution Online (BSOL)/ BSI Knowledge at preferential rates. BSOL/ BSI Knowledge is a bibliographic, citation and full text database of more than 100,000+ British and adopted European and international standards. 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-068d23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062227-2026
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
£7,310,635 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,310,635 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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