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title: "RBGKEW/918 Wiley Jisc Read and Publish Open Access Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6425f553-4552-4ee8-a393-f311d718caa2"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW/918 Wiley Jisc Read and Publish Open Access Agreement

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6425f553-4552-4ee8-a393-f311d718caa2

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is conducting a publicly awarded contract for the "RBGKEW/918 Wiley Jisc Read and Publish Open Access Agreement," which falls under the subscription services category. The total contract value is £36,291.91 and the award was officially published on 25th February 2021. The contract commenced on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2021. It was procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to being below the threshold for competitive tendering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing subscription services, particularly those that align with academic and open access models. Companies that can provide equivalent services to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, or have experience in managing similar agreements would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes. Engaging with this sector can facilitate growth, especially for established firms in the higher education field or emerging ventures focused on innovative publishing solutions.

## Notice

Periodical purchase of Wiley. PO534472.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9879b8c-9b4a-4efb-ac95-83f046b43bc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,291 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,291 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9879b8c-9b4a-4efb-ac95-83f046b43bc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9879b8c-9b4a-4efb-ac95-83f046b43bc4
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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