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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1844 AIP Journals Read and Publish Agreement"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-1844 AIP Journals Read and Publish Agreement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dda9596-63b2-4ab4-9dc7-e9a474368278

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to a contract awarded by UK Research & Innovation for the "UKRI-1844 AIP Journals Read and Publish Agreement". This agreement encompasses a two-year access to online articles across 26 journal titles from the American Institute of Physics, along with provisions for Open Access publishing for STFC authors. The contract was awarded on 8 December 2021 and is classified under the services sector, specifically within the journals industry category. The contract is valued at £98,150 and was secured without prior publication, following a negotiated procedure. The contract's duration runs from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023, with service delivery in the North West region of the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in academic publishing and digital content delivery. Companies that specialise in providing access to scientific journals, Open Access publishing services, or related educational resources would find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete. Given its focus on compliance with UKRI Open Access policy, organisations attentive to academic collaboration and digital innovation might also benefit, aligning with the needs of the public sector in facilitating accessible research dissemination.

## Notice

2 years access to full text online articles published by the American Institute of Physics in 26 journal titles and free publishing of Open Access articles for STFC authors in 24 AIP journal titles, under an agreement that provides compliance with UKRI Open Access Policy. Part of UK wide Jisc AIP Transitional Agreement 2021-23. This contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (2), (b) (iii) of the PCR (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3c5c87-e0da-4de0-a70a-c46ab91334d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,150 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3c5c87-e0da-4de0-a70a-c46ab91334d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3c5c87-e0da-4de0-a70a-c46ab91334d5
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=649857726
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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