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title: "Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041a2b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-11-15"
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# Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041a2b

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a tender process with title "Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen" in the services industry category. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buying organisation, University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, awarded a contract worth £600,000 to Michigan Publishing Services on 14th November 2023. The procurement aimed to secure combined open-access publishing services and infrastructure.

This tender opportunity created a lucrative contract for businesses providing publishing services, with a focus on firms offering innovative solutions for academic publishing. The University of Aberdeen sought a partner aligned with their values of inclusivity and independence within the university sector. Businesses with expertise in academic publications and digital infrastructure were well-suited to compete for this award. The tender process highlighted the importance of tailored services to meet the specific needs of the University and foster open research practices.

## Notice

Combined Open Access Publishing Services and infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Combined Open Access Publishing Services and Infrastructure

Options: Initial 3 year term with 7 x optional 1 year extensions. Value above is based on maximum 10 years. Value is estimated as dependent on how often the service is used.

### Procurement Information

Michigan Publishing Services (MPS) aligns with the values of Aberdeen University Press to operate entirely within the university sector, independent of and without reliance on commercial and third parties, and to be as inclusive as possible of all researchers seeking to publish openly, anywhere in the world.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033827-2023 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 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 | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHIGAN PUBLISHING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2023 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033827-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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