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title: "Request for proposals for Knowledge Exchange Project consultancy - Innovating Scholarly Communication: Navigating the future of APP's"
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# Request for proposals for Knowledge Exchange Project consultancy - Innovating Scholarly Communication: Navigating the future of APP's

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83105c49-7475-42c3-b1d6-725060aa5e07

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## Summary

Jisc, a prominent organisation in the field of digital services and solutions for UK education and research, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultancy services under the title "Innovating Scholarly Communication: Navigating the future of APPs." This tender focuses on the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The location for this project includes British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, interested parties must submit their proposals by 20 September 2024, with the contract period commencing on 2 December 2024 and ending on 1 June 2026. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, offering a total contract value of GBP 31,500.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in research consultancy services. Companies experienced in alternative publishing platforms and scholarly communication will find this project well-suited to their expertise. By engaging in this consultancy, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain international exposure, and contribute to the advancement of open science initiatives. The open nature of the procurement method ensures a competitive environment, allowing businesses of varying scales and specialisations to participate and potentially secure a contract with a leading organisation like Jisc.

## Notice

As part of its work on Open Science, the Knowledge Exchange (KE) is exploring how to raise awareness of alternative publishing platforms (APP) among the research community and research supporting institutions. We are commissioning a study to discover how APP functionalities can support innovation in scholarly communication and gain deeper insights about the maturity and development of alternative platforms. Proposals and outputs will be in English, and we expect that interviews will be in English.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6b8e7a-b79f-4726-b36e-d37336cea216 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6b8e7a-b79f-4726-b36e-d37336cea216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6b8e7a-b79f-4726-b36e-d37336cea216
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84858&B=JISC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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