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title: "BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c7"
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# BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c7

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for the "BMJ Publish and Read Pilot Agreement 2022," aimed at providing Jisc members access to a selection of peer-reviewed medical journals. This contract, valued at approximately £585,347, falls under the education and training services category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, which allowed for direct award without prior publication of a contract notice, citing the unique nature of the supplier's intellectual property rights. The contract took effect on 1st January 2022, and was signed on 21st October 2021, with delivery addresses throughout the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the publishing and educational services sectors, as they may leverage the access to a leading global publisher's resources. Companies offering innovative digital solutions or services that enhance educational access, particularly in the medical field, would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising from similar contracts. The arrangement showcases the potential for businesses to engage with a large client base while contributing to improved access to crucial medical literature.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access BMJ Publish and Read Pilot. BMJ Group is a leading global publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a publish and read pilot agreement covering 2022, for the Standard BMJ Collection, plus optional read only titles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract will be for 1 year from 1st Jan 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access BMJ Publish and Read Pilot. BMJ Group is a leading global publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals covering a broad selection of medical specialties. This is a publish and read pilot agreement covering 2022, for the Standard BMJ Collection, plus optional read only titles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members, not for Jisc Collections' own use. The contract will be for 1 year from 1st Jan 2022. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the aggregate sum of the licence fees that will be paid to the supplier by Jisc member institutions over the one year term of the contract. Jisc Collections itself makes no payment to the supplier for this service.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource. Therefore Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009134-2022 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 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 | £585,347 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | 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 | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009134-2022
- 29 Oct 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027225-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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