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title: "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027"
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buyer: "JISC"
published: "2024-03-20"
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# Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9222153-7a20-45d3-beae-cf9606a775f1

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## Summary

The buying organisation Jisc has awarded a contract for the "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027" in the Education and training services category. The tender used a limited procurement method with negotiations without a call for competition. The contract value is £389,878, and the contract period is from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027. The award date was on March 15, 2024, with the tender period ending on March 19, 2024.

This procurement opportunity to provide access to open access humanities articles under the Jisc consortium presents a business growth opportunity for service providers in the education sector. Businesses offering educational content, publishing services, or academic resources are well-suited to compete. Access to new markets in territories like the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe is possible, making it an attractive opportunity for companies seeking international expansion.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) to to offer Jisc members access to publishers of open access articles in the humanities. This 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/706cb9ff-1214-4113-a085-314056588089 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £389,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £389,878 |
| 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 | OPEN LIBRARY OF HUMANITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706cb9ff-1214-4113-a085-314056588089

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706cb9ff-1214-4113-a085-314056588089
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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