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title: "JMIR Open Access Flexible Flat Annual Fee 2025-26"
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# JMIR Open Access Flexible Flat Annual Fee 2025-26

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa48d4f0-9112-4903-9c56-0c90f305e2c8

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the "JMIR Open Access Flexible Flat Annual Fee 2025-26" contract, which focuses on education and training services within the digital health sector. The agreement with JMIR Publications aims to provide Jisc members with a flexible flat fee model for open access publishing. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th February 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was limited, with a negotiated process without a call for competition, suitable for large-scale suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital health education and training services to expand their footprint. Companies specialising in open access publishing, particularly those capable of catering to Jisc members across diverse regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. Engaging in this contracted framework can enhance their visibility and business growth by aligning with a reputable organisation like Jisc, which serves a substantial network of members.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JMIR Publications Inc. JMIR Publications publish a number of open access journals focused on digital health. This framework agreement is for members who want to move away from individual APC payments to a flat fee model. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74007bdc-7836-40bf-9e69-b37d1c7dc2b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,912 |
| 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 | JMIR PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74007bdc-7836-40bf-9e69-b37d1c7dc2b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74007bdc-7836-40bf-9e69-b37d1c7dc2b6
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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