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title: "Public Library of Science (PLOS) - Open Access Publishing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16807413-bbb3-4847-b962-e453123993c4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2024-03-14"
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# Public Library of Science (PLOS) - Open Access Publishing

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16807413-bbb3-4847-b962-e453123993c4

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of open-access publishing services to JISC SERVICES LIMITED. The contract, titled "Public Library of Science (PLOS) - Open Access Publishing," falls under the services category with a contract value of GBP 30,270.35. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from February 26, 2024, to December 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on February 23, 2024. The award was made on February 26, 2024, and the contract was confirmed on March 14, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services and open-access publishing to engage with the UK Health Security Agency. Companies that specialise in providing similar services within the UK academic and research community can explore collaborations and future opportunities. Given the direct procurement method used and the contract's specific scope, businesses able to fulfil the requirements efficiently and effectively would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

This agreement will allow all UKHSA to publish Open-Access articles in the PLOS journals without incurring any publication charges at the time of submission. JISC have negotiated the terms with the publisher on behalf of the UK Academic and Research community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e99e35-478b-410c-94cf-7b96201e1093 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,270 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2024 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e99e35-478b-410c-94cf-7b96201e1093

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e99e35-478b-410c-94cf-7b96201e1093
  14th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8a4dace-a2c8-42eb-ad09-1153cea26d91
  Jisc Purchase Order for PLOS Subscription 2024_Redacted

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