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Cold Spring Harbor Journals Read & Publish 2027-2028

JISC

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09 Jun 2026 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process titled "Cold Spring Harbor Journals Read & Publish 2027-2028" has been completed with JISC, a public authority within the sub-central government sector based in Bristol, UK, as the buying organisation. This contract, procured through a direct award method, was initiated to enable JISC member institutions to subscribe to Cold Spring Harbor's online journals at preferential rates and to publish open access articles in those journals. The contract covers the industry categories of periodicals, software packages and information systems, database services, and education and training services. The contract was awarded on 9th June 2026 with a value of $520,680 USD, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for one additional year. The award is currently pending finalisation with key dates including the end of the standstill period on 20th June 2026 and a scheduled future signature due by 26th June 2026. The contracting supplier is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, located in the United States.

This contracting opportunity provides substantial growth potential for educational and training service providers, software and information system vendors, and database services suppliers. Businesses specialising in journal publication and open access platforms stand to benefit given the framework's wide-ranging applicability to higher and further education institutes, including universities and specialist colleges across the UK. SMEs have suitable opportunities within this framework agreement due to its accessibility to a variety of educational bodies. Additionally, the direct award process highlights the unique intellectual property rights held by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, indicating a niche area with limited competition, thus offering distinct advantages for those with aligned services or complementary offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cold Spring Harbor Journals Read & Publish 2027-2028

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to the Cold Spring Harbor'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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b12f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054481-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

22212000 - Periodicals

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72320000 - Database services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£520,680 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

Further Information

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