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title: "PLOS Community Action Publishing 2025: PLOS Medicine & PLOS Biology & PLOS Sustainability and Transformation"
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# PLOS Community Action Publishing 2025: PLOS Medicine & PLOS Biology & PLOS Sustainability and Transformation

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eefd831-6c80-49e9-a83c-41b67a421d33

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract to the Public Library of Science (PLOS) for the PLOS Community Action Publishing 2025. This project covers the highly-selective open access journals PLOS Medicine, PLOS Biology, and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. The procurement method followed was limited, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The contract, valued at GBP 306,799.58, will commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025. The targeted regions include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). Key stakeholders include Jisc, based in Bristol, and PLOS, headquartered in Sacramento, USA.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for institutions focused on academic publishing and open access initiatives, especially those looking to be part of a new funding model that supports unmetered publishing in high-profile journals. While specific suitability criteria indicate this tender may not be ideal for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities engaged in educational and scientific research services are well-positioned to leverage this contract. Participating businesses will be part of a community-driven approach, thereby enhancing their reputation and promoting their role in supporting open access to cutting-edge research.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for Jisc members publishing in PLOS Biology and/or PLOS Medicine and/or PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. Jisc members pay an annual participation fee for un-metered (uncapped) publishing. Participating institutions will be part of a community supporting a new funding model for highly-selective open access journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c264fac-885e-4265-a600-3d0915a9d77b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £306,799 |
| 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 | PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE (PLOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c264fac-885e-4265-a600-3d0915a9d77b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c264fac-885e-4265-a600-3d0915a9d77b
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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