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title: "ACM Digital Library Journals Agreement 2022"
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# ACM Digital Library Journals Agreement 2022

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Jisc Services Ltd, pertains to the "ACM Digital Library Journals Agreement 2022," which falls under the education and training services category. The contract, valued at approximately USD 376,485.75, allows Jisc members access to a comprehensive collection of articles from the ACM Digital Library. This contract was awarded on 9th November 2021 and is active for a term of one year starting from 1st January 2022. The purchasing method utilised was a limited procurement procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, justified by the exclusive rights held by the supplier, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc., over the intellectual property involved.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of digital content and educational resources, particularly those within the technology and information sectors. Providers that offer similar services, especially those focusing on academic or professional publishing and content licensing, may find significant opportunities to engage with Jisc's membership network. Completing participation in this contract can enhance visibility and expand collaboration within the higher education and research sectors across the UK.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access ACM Digital Library Journal. The ACM Digital Library is a comprehensive collection of full-text articles and bibliographic records covering the fields of computing and information technology. 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 Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. to offer Jisc members the opportunity to access ACM Digital Library Journal. The ACM Digital Library is a comprehensive collection of full-text articles and bibliographic records covering the fields of computing and information technology. 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/008671-2022 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 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 | £376,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008671-2022
- 29 Oct 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027226-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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