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British Standards Online (BSOL/Knowledge) Agreement via Jisc LSM 2026-2029

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the "British Standards Online (BSOL/Knowledge) Agreement via Jisc LSM 2026-2029". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and is guided by Welsh devolved regulations. The agreement, worth £115,644 gross, was signed on 16 June 2026 and extends until 31 December 2029. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, below threshold, under a framework agreement. It serves the regions of UKL15, UKL21, and UKL22 within the United Kingdom, with JISC serving as the ideal large-scale supplier fulfilling this requirement.

This agreement opens potential growth avenues primarily for suppliers providing education and training services. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive digital access to British Standards and related educational materials will find significant opportunities through such frameworks. Feasibility increases for medium to large service providers, given the service scale and detailed reach across several regions. Participating in these tenders can establish long-term collaborations with prominent academic institutions, enhancing industry reputation and market presence for companies that excel in competitive service delivery aligned with the educational sector's technological demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Standards Online (BSOL/Knowledge) Agreement via Jisc LSM 2026-2029

Notice Description

A three-year and 7 month agreement for access, utilising the JISC (Ref: Proc3283)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067475-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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