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title: "Microbiology Society Journals Publish and Read"
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# Microbiology Society Journals Publish and Read

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e461c56e-ea97-4ce5-9031-03675139242c

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## Summary

Jisc has completed a procurement process titled "Microbiology Society Journals Publish and Read," which falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). This tender aims to provide members with access to online journals in microbiology and the opportunity to publish open access articles. The contract, valued at £500,000, runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method was limited and negotiated without a call for competition. The primary location encompasses the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was activated on 28th August 2024, with the official notice published on 5th September 2024. The main contracting party is Jisc, a Bristol-based organisation, with contact available through Tugce Topcuogullari at procurement@jisc.ac.uk.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for companies involved in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised publishing services and online journal access in the field of microbiology. Large-scale businesses with expertise in open access publishing and a global reach will find it highly beneficial to engage in such contracts. By partnering with renowned entities like Jisc and the Microbiology Society, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation, thereby expanding their market presence and operational scope both within the UK and internationally.

## Notice

Jisc has entered into a contract with the Microbiology Society to offer our members the opportunity to access online journals in the field of microbiology and the right to publish open access articles in those journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9a136a-9355-4fb2-8087-ac7a61c038e0 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9a136a-9355-4fb2-8087-ac7a61c038e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9a136a-9355-4fb2-8087-ac7a61c038e0
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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