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Microbiology Society Publish & Read 2027

JISC

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Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority and sub-central government body, has entered a completed procurement process with the Microbiology Society to facilitate the "Microbiology Society Publish & Read 2027" contract, under the direct procurement method. This contract allows Jisc member institutions in the United Kingdom to subscribe to online journals and publish open access articles at preferential rates for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The procurement stage is now at the award phase as of May 29, 2026, with a pending award status and a standstill period ending on June 9, 2026. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and includes a direct award, given the supplier's intellectual property rights.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for higher education and research institutions, offering a chance to enhance access to specialised educational resources. The contract is specifically suitable for SMEs within the educational and training sector owing to its structured framework designed to serve organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Additionally, organisations focusing on higher education advancement, research, and related consortia are well-positioned to leverage the benefits extended through this framework agreement. The direct partnership with the Microbiology Society ensures exclusive access to a unique set of proprietary resources, expanding their educational outreach effectively within these institutions.

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Notice Title

Microbiology Society Publish & Read 2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with the Microbiology Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Microbiology Society's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. 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-06a89d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050907-2026
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
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY

Further Information

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