---
title: "PLOS OA Membership 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040f25"
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published: "2023-11-17"
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# PLOS OA Membership 2024

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040f25

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PLOS OA Membership 2024" in the services industry category. The contract involves one year of publishing rights with Public Library of Science for corresponding authors from participating institutions. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of USD 1,000,000, was signed on 13th November 2023. The contracting authority is Jisc Services Limited based in Bristol, UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to collaborate with Jisc Services Limited and Public Library of Science. Interested businesses should be able to provide the specific publishing rights outlined in the contract description. The current stage is at the award phase, and the contract has been awarded to Public Library of Science. Suppliers from various regions, including the UK and the US, have been involved in this procurement process, showcasing international participation in the tender.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for one year of publishing rights for corresponding authors from participating institutions covering some or all of following equity titles (dependant upon selected subscription type) : PLOS Biology; PLOS Medicine, Water, PLOS Climate, PLOS Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Neglecte4d Tropical Diseases, PLOS Digital Health. The agreement will be for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Public Library of Science for one year of publishing rights for corresponding authors from participating institutions covering some or all of following equity titles (dependant upon selected subscription type) : PLOS Biology; PLOS Medicine, Water, PLOS Climate, PLOS Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Neglecte4d Tropical Diseases, PLOS Digital Health. The agreement will be for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

PLOS is the only supplier who is able to provide this 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/034140-2023 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034140-2023
- 26 Oct 2023 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031575-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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