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title: "OUP Evidence Based Acquisition 2024-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047119"
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# OUP Evidence Based Acquisition 2024-2026

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047119

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited, a public law entity situated in Bristol, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for "OUP Evidence Based Acquisition 2024-2026" in the education and training services category. This contracting process pertains specifically to the acquisition of collections from Oxford University Press, namely Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO), Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO), and Very Short Introductions (VSI). The procurement method was limited, involving direct awards without prior publication, finalised with the award date being 6th September 2024. The total contract value is GBP 1,436,040, signed under the legal frameworks stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the CELEX CE Democracy and Law framework, supported by the GPA guidelines.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in academic content distribution or digital education platforms. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality, scholarly materials and possessing exclusive rights or expertise in educational content creation are well-suited to such opportunities. As Oxford University Press was identified as the sole supplier due to intellectual property rights, similar businesses holding unique resources or intellectual property will find this sector particularly advantageous for growth and expansion. Engaging in such tenders can enhance their market presence and establish significant partnerships within the educational services domain.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Oxford University Press for Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO), Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO), and Very Short Introductions (VSI). These are collections of online monographs containing scholarly research and in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their fields. The contract will be for Jisc Members and not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Oxford University Press for Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO), Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO), and Very Short Introductions (VSI). These are collections of online monographs containing scholarly research and in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their fields. The contract will be for 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/029091-2024 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 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 | £1,436,040 |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029091-2024
- 19 Jun 2024 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018893-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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