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title: "Cambridge University Press Cambridge Core e-books Evidence-based Acquisition 2022-2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0348ce"
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# Cambridge University Press Cambridge Core e-books Evidence-based Acquisition 2022-2023

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0348ce

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## Summary

Jisc Services Ltd, based in Bristol, has recently completed a procurement process for the "Cambridge University Press Cambridge Core e-books Evidence-based Acquisition 2022-2023". This contract, valued at £199,020, is part of the educational services sector and aims to provide access to a vast range of online academic titles. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract has an active status following its signing on 7th July 2022. The delivery addresses are located within the UK, supporting Jisc's member institutions rather than for its own use.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and digital content. Companies that provide similar online academic resources or innovative content management solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. Collaboration with organisations like Jisc could enhance market reach and create avenues for growth in the digital education marketplace, as academic institutions increasingly seek access to comprehensive educational resources.

## Notice

Jisc Services Ltd is entering into contract with Cambridge University Press to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and articles. Cambridge Core is the main academic platform of Cambridge University Press (CUP), offering straightforward user-friendly access to over 40,000 titles. Titles are available in almost every major academic and professional subject, with both backlist and front list well represented. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract is for 1 year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into contract with Cambridge University Press to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and articles. Cambridge Core is the main academic platform of Cambridge University Press (CUP), offering straightforward user-friendly access to over 40,000 titles. Titles are available in almost every major academic and professional subject, with both backlist and front list well represented. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract will be for 1 year. 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 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/019478-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £662,677 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019478-2022
- 21 Jun 2022 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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