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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the JSTOR Archive Collections 2026-2029 involves Jisc Services Limited, a subsidiary of JISC, based in Bristol, UK. The contract was directly awarded to Ithaka Harbors Inc., operating as JSTOR or Portico, a digital library of academic resources. It falls under the services category, specifically education and training, with a contract value of £8,570,000. Key dates include the contract signature scheduled for 17th July 2026, and the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This procurement falls under a framework agreement, benefiting higher and further education institutions across the UK, adhering to the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations involved in supplying educational services, especially those specialising in digital academic resources. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with the capacity to serve higher and further education markets. By enabling institutions to subscribe to valuable academic archives at preferential rates, businesses contributing to this procurement can significantly enhance their status and broaden their market reach within the education sector. Participating in this contract allows suppliers to forge stronger relationships with prestigious educational entities, fostering long-term growth and development.

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Notice Title

JSTOR Archive Collections 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with JSTOR, a part of ITHAKA, to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to the JSTOR Archive Collections at preferential rates. JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. The 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-06c208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062118-2026
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, VCSE
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
£8,570,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 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
Active
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

ITHAKA HARBORS INC. D/B/A "JSTOR"; "PORTICO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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