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title: "Cambridge University Press: Read and Publish Agreement: 2021-2024 (2023 package)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Cambridge University Press: Read and Publish Agreement: 2021-2024 (2023 package)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c914168-d2fb-4880-be61-62c2dda47826

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract to Ebsco International Incorporated for a Read and Publish Agreement covering the period 2021-2024. The contract, valued at £151,381.65 GBP, falls under the industry category of Subscription Services. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, with the tender having closed on December 31, 2022, and the award made on January 1, 2023.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) stand to benefit from opportunities arising from this tender. Businesses operating in the goods sector, particularly those offering subscription services, are well-suited to compete. With a focus on the delivery region of the South West in the United Kingdom, this tender presents a chance for suitable businesses to foster growth and collaboration with the University of Bristol and pursue further contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Access to 425 Cambridge University Press journals under a Read and Publish agreement, with unlimited OA publishing in 385 of those journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb539e6-6e5a-4491-8b99-455d0ee311d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,305 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,381 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb539e6-6e5a-4491-8b99-455d0ee311d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb539e6-6e5a-4491-8b99-455d0ee311d6
  23rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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