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title: "Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online - Subscription Option"
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# Bloomsbury Publishing Drama Online - Subscription Option

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab5a49f8-9d62-4d66-92c8-aee13bdd4277

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has successfully completed a contract process for the subscription to Bloomsbury Publishing's Drama Online digital library, focusing on providing resources for drama and literature academia. This procurement, classified under "Education and training services" with the CPV code 80000000, was conducted through a negotiated method without a call for competition, indicating a limited procurement method. The contract covers the period from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2027, with Jisc acting as the buyer and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc as the supplier. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 14th March 2025, and serves various regions including the UK and broader geographical areas.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the digital content and educational resources sectors, especially those positioned to collaborate with academic institutions. With a contract valued at £303,562, large-scale suppliers like Bloomsbury Publishing have the potential to expand their market presence through tailored resources for educational bodies. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, given its specifics, this contract highlights avenues for larger enterprises aiming to provide comprehensive digital learning solutions to institutions globally.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc to offer Jisc members the opportunity to subscribe to an award-winning digital library created in response to the need for a high-quality online research tool for drama and literature students, professors, and teachers. It is the only resource to combine exclusively available playtext content and scholarly publications with filmed live performances, film adaptations, and audio plays.The service is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175b5bf8-30a6-4de9-9db9-3e7b7e428bf8 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £303,562 |
| 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 | BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175b5bf8-30a6-4de9-9db9-3e7b7e428bf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175b5bf8-30a6-4de9-9db9-3e7b7e428bf8
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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