---
title: "Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2022-2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0349d8"
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published: "2022-07-15"
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# Optica Publishing Group Read and Publish Transitional Agreement 2022-2024

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0349d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc Services Ltd, a National Research and Education Network Provider based in Bristol, UK, seeking to establish a three-year Read and Publish Transitional Agreement with Optica Publishing Group. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the award stage, with an estimated contract value of $600,000 USD. The tender was initiated under a limited procurement method without prior publication, indicating exclusive rights due to the unique nature of the services provided.

This opportunity to engage with Jisc Services Ltd presents significant potential for businesses specialising in educational resources, online content delivery, and open access publishing. Companies that excel in providing innovative educational services or have expertise in licensing agreements may find this tender particularly advantageous as it not only caters to educational institutions but also supports the larger goal of enhancing online academic accessibility for members of Jisc.

## Notice

Jisc Services Ltd is seeking to enter into contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and publish OA articles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract will be for 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Ltd is entering into contract with Optica Publishing Group to offer our members the opportunity to access online content and publish OA articles. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members; not for Jisc's own use. The contract will be for 3 years. 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 three 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/019479-2022 |
| 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 | 26 May 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 | £600,000 |

## 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 | OPTICA PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019479-2022
- 23 Jun 2022 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017203-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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