---
title: "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043995"
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buyer: "JISC SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-20"
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# Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043995

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## Summary

The Jisc Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract to The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) for the "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027." This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is focused on providing access to open access articles in the humanities to Jisc members. The procurement method used was a limited procedure through an award process without prior publication. The contract value is £389,878.7 GBP, and it was signed on March 15, 2024. The location of this procurement is in the UK, with Jisc based in Bristol.

This procurement process for the "Open Library of Humanities Library Partnership 2024-2027" contract provides opportunities for businesses offering education and training services, specifically those focused on the humanities. Given the nature of the contract, businesses dealing with open access article publishing and educational content provision would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The entry into this contract signifies a strategic partnership between Jisc Services Limited and The Open Library of Humanities to enhance access to educational resources for Jisc members.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) to to offer Jisc members access to publishers of open access articles in the humanities. This service is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) to to offer Jisc members access to publishers of open access articles in the humanities. This service is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

### 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/008981-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £389,878 |

## 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 | OPEN LIBRARY OF HUMANITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008981-2024
- 13 Feb 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004733-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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