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title: "Journals Master Licence Project MUSE"
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# Journals Master Licence Project MUSE

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d70c939-1011-4b5a-baa5-fedaf31d4b6f

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## Summary

The Journals Master Licence Project MUSE is a procurement project initiated by Jisc, a prominent buyer based in Bristol, England. This project falls under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000). The procurement was conducted via a limited method, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The award was finalised on 16th July 2021, and the contract period is set from 1st March 2021 to 29th February 2024. This tender involved a total contract value of £1,637,013 and is focused on providing access to a digital resource for the scholarly community in the humanities and social sciences.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational resources or digital content management to expand their reach. Companies with expertise in providing subscription-based digital services or academic resources, particularly those with capabilities in delivering comprehensive collections for scholarly use, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The partnership with a large supplier such as Johns Hopkins University Press underscores the potential for growth and enhanced visibility for businesses that can meet the needs identified in this procurement process.

## Notice

Jisc has entered into a contract with The Johns Hopkins University Press for Project MUSE. MUSE is a digital resource for the scholarly community comprising full-text versions of journals in the field of humanities and social sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c848eba4-2714-4dbb-b859-775298b70b76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,637,013 |
| 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 | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c848eba4-2714-4dbb-b859-775298b70b76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c848eba4-2714-4dbb-b859-775298b70b76
  19th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38846&B=JISC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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