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title: "OUP SHEDL Read and Publish Agreement 2021-2023"
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buyer: "JISC"
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# OUP SHEDL Read and Publish Agreement 2021-2023

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ef44bcc-5de3-43d2-8591-f96edc220730

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## Summary

Jisc, the contracting authority located at 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, has successfully awarded the "OUP SHEDL Read and Publish Agreement 2021-2023" contract, which falls under the education and training services category. The procurement process was limited and involved a negotiated agreement without a call for competition. The tender period concluded on 10th March 2021, while the contract commenced on 11th March 2021 and is set to expire on 31st December 2023. The total contract value is £2,250,000, aimed at providing member institutions access to Oxford University Press journals.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational resources and digital publishing services. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar contracts would include those offering licensing solutions, content creation, or delivery of educational technologies. Engaging with Jisc and understanding the needs of the educational sector can facilitate growth and expand market presence within this industry.

## Notice

Jisc has entered into a contract with Oxford university Press to provide Jisc member institutions with the opportunity to license content published in Oxford University Press (OUP) journals, and to publish research articles in those journals, with preferential pricing. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members and not for Jisc's own use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d4daae-075a-4295-be26-f875f19ffdf5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,250,000 |
| 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 | THE CHANCELLOR, MASTER, AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d4daae-075a-4295-be26-f875f19ffdf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d4daae-075a-4295-be26-f875f19ffdf5
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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