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title: "Cengage The Times Digital Archive"
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# Cengage The Times Digital Archive

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2a3794-59aa-41b1-91ea-456fe7f6acb0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Cengage The Times Digital Archive" has been successfully awarded. Jisc, the buying organisation, has awarded the contract to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for providing education and training services. The contract value is approximately £1,095,675 GBP. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, aimed at providing access to a digital collection of back issues of The Times newspaper.

This awarded tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialised in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable due to its focus on services. The contract is issued by Jisc and targeted at providing access to historical content, creating opportunities for suppliers to contribute to education and learning initiatives. Companies interested in providing digital archiving services for educational institutions should explore collaboration with Jisc for potential future tenders in this field.

## Notice

Jisc has entered into contract with Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd for The Times Digital Archive which provides convenient access to a digital collection of back issues for this renowned newspaper. The contract is for 3 years. The agreement is for use by Jisc members and not Jisc's own use. The contract value is an estimate based on the aggregate sum of the licence fees that will be paid to the supplier by Jisc member institutions over the three year term of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610ad708-8dc6-42d2-ae31-be42b5bbae75 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,095,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,095,675 |
| 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 | CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610ad708-8dc6-42d2-ae31-be42b5bbae75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610ad708-8dc6-42d2-ae31-be42b5bbae75
  5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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