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ProQuest Film, Music & Performing Arts Collection 2026-2029

Jisc

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29 May 2026 at 14:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 May 2026 at 11:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process to secure a contract with ProQuest LLC for the "ProQuest Film, Music & Performing Arts Collection 2026-2029". This contract, concluded on 29th May 2026, provides JISC member institutions access to a comprehensive collection of film, music, and performing arts scholarly resources at preferential rates. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, and delivery is focused within the United Kingdom under the services category for education and training services.

This direct award presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in educational content delivery, particularly those focusing on scholarly resources in the arts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in digital distribution, educational software, and content curation may find partnerships advantageous through subsequent opportunities in this framework. As the framework agreement opens procurement to various educational and research bodies across the UK, businesses aligned with these sectors can leverage their expertise to offer support and auxiliary services, fostering expansion and innovation in educational technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ProQuest Film, Music & Performing Arts Collection 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with ProQuest LLC to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to the ProQuest Film, Music & Performing Arts Collection at preferential rates. The film collection contains current publications related to film scholarship alongside detailed and expansive filmographies. The music & performing arts collection combines cross-searchable, seminal bibliographies in music and performing arts, with full-text from hundreds of journals. 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-06a8a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050895-2026
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20264 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ProQuest LLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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