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title: "Project Muse S2O 2025-2027"
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# Project Muse S2O 2025-2027

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda39e66-a93d-48f4-a9db-c3d007c8da80

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Project Muse S2O 2025-2027" under the industry category of journals, with an overall value of £87,821. This contract, procured through a call-off from a framework agreement, is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and will run until 31st December 2027. The awarded supplier is JISC Services Management Co Ltd, and the contract was formalised on 31st December 2024. The procurement method was selective, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a significant business opportunity within the academic sector.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scholarly and research journals, particularly SMEs. It offers a steady stream of business for three years, with the potential for ongoing collaboration with a reputable higher education institution. Companies with strong capabilities in journal supply, subscription management, and related services will find this tender suits their strengths and can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolios in the academic publishing sector.

## Notice

Project Muse S2O 2025-2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48473b55-0769-46d3-84e6-29b01931d3eb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,821 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,821 |
| 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 | JISC SERVICES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48473b55-0769-46d3-84e6-29b01931d3eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48473b55-0769-46d3-84e6-29b01931d3eb
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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