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title: "BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022"
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# BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3113014e-30ef-463c-adef-fe946bc1e26c

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for the "BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022", a contract valued at £585,347 under the education and training services category. This contract was initiated to provide Jisc members access to a pilot programme with BMJ Publishing Group Limited, a prominent publisher in the medical field. The contract commenced on 1st January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2022. The procurement method employed was limited, meaning the award was made without prior publication of a contract notice, with the tender period ending on 10th November 2021.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the publishing and educational sectors, particularly those with expertise in medical content or digital publishing services. Companies that provide educational resources, e-learning platforms, or supplementary medical training materials would be well-positioned to engage with Jisc and explore potential future contracts as the organisation continues to enhance its services for its members. The growing demand for peer-reviewed medical information and accessibility in education creates an ideal environment for business growth in these areas.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access BMJ Publish and Read Pilot. BMJ Group is a leading global publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a publish and read pilot agreement covering 2022, for the Standard BMJ Collection, plus optional read only titles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract will be for 1 year from 1st Jan 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4e1048-41d3-4233-8726-a4ca7a8929aa |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £585,347 |
| 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 | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4e1048-41d3-4233-8726-a4ca7a8929aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4e1048-41d3-4233-8726-a4ca7a8929aa
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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