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title: "Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026"
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# Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b478bb85-69a0-4a43-a153-9412870c5c9c

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for the "Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026" procurement. This contract, covering four hybrid journals and archives, allows Jisc members access to read and unlimited open-access publishing for a fixed fee. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The agreement is global, including locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025, following an award made on 17th December 2024. This procurement was completed using a limited method, "Negotiated without a call for competition."

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in academic publishing, particularly those with experience in managing hybrid journals and providing comprehensive publishing solutions. Businesses that specialise in educational and training services, especially those serving higher education institutions, are best suited to compete in such tenders. Although the contract is not targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger organisations with robust infrastructure are well positioned to benefit from this opportunity, potentially leading to enhanced exposure and business growth through affiliation with prominent entities like Jisc and Bioscientifica Limited.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for a Read and Publish transitional agreement that covers four hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee. This contract is for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40a6841-ad38-47d9-9cd0-c7f060216003 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | BIOSCIENTIFICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40a6841-ad38-47d9-9cd0-c7f060216003

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40a6841-ad38-47d9-9cd0-c7f060216003
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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