---
title: "Jisc PNAS Publish and Read Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029556"
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buyer: "JISC"
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# Jisc PNAS Publish and Read Agreement

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029556

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Jisc PNAS Publish and Read Agreement" initiated by Jisc, a public body based in Bristol, UK. The contract falls under the education and training services category and aims to provide institutions with licensing opportunities for content published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The agreement has been awarded and is currently active, with a total contract value of USD 1,547,716, signed on July 5, 2021. This procurement was conducted through a limited method with no prior publication for competition, reflecting a necessity for exclusive rights to the services offered by the National Academy of Sciences, the sole provider of PNAS content.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly for those involved in content licensing, academic publishing, or related services. Companies that focus on educational resources, digital publishing, or platforms facilitating research dissemination would be well-positioned to explore partnerships or expansions in response to this agreement. With the agreement set to run for two years, businesses can leverage this period to enhance their offerings in alignment with the needs established by Jisc and the National Academy of Sciences.

## Notice

An agreement has been signed that gives institutions the opportunity to license content published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the journal of the National Academy of Sciences, and to publish research articles in this journal, with preferential pricing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc has entered into an agreement with National Academy of Sciences to give institutions the opportunity to license content published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the journal of the National Academy of Sciences, and to publish research articles in this journal, with preferential pricing. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members and not for Jisc's own use. Additional information: The agreement is expected to run for 2 years.

### Procurement Information

The National Academy of Sciences is the sole provider of content published in PNAS and the sole provider of the opportunity to publish in this journal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015625-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,547,716 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015625-2021
- 24 Feb 2021 at 10:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003673-2021
- 23 Feb 2021 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003566-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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