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title: "American Physical Society Read and Publish"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# American Physical Society Read and Publish

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5469701-0b39-4179-a6cc-4921feebbee0

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the "American Physical Society Read and Publish" project, which involves a Read and Publish agreement for APS journals. The contract value is £64,341 GBP, and the contract period runs from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed, and the award was made to EBSCO UK LTD. The University of Sussex acted as the buyer. The procurement process took place in Brighton, England, with the tender period ending on December 31, 2022.

This procurement opportunity for the "American Physical Society Read and Publish" contract offers potential growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly those providing journal-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable for bidding due to the project's nature and the involvement of a large-scale supplier. Businesses in the goods category, especially those with experience in journal-related services, may be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period provides stability for the winning supplier, offering a long-term business opportunity in the journal publication industry.

## Notice

Read and Publish agreement for APS journals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12421284-8d71-4ec5-8c19-d8b7140a5b13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,229 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,341 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12421284-8d71-4ec5-8c19-d8b7140a5b13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12421284-8d71-4ec5-8c19-d8b7140a5b13
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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