---
title: "JSTOR Archive Collections 2024-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471e6"
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published: "2024-07-31"
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# JSTOR Archive Collections 2024-2026

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0471e6

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has successfully completed a procurement process and entered into a contract with JSTOR for the provision of a digital library encompassing academic journals, books, and primary sources. The contract, titled "JSTOR Archive Collections 2024-2026," falls under the education and training services industry category and covers services for Jisc Members in the UK. The procurement was executed using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which concluded with the contract being signed on 11th July 2024. This process included a standstill period to allow for any challenges to the award decision, in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education services sector, particularly those capable of providing or utilising digital academic resources. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, indicates a substantial engagement and underscores the importance of exclusive intellectual property rights held by JSTOR. Companies specialising in academic content curation, digital library services, or educational technology solutions may find similar opportunities within Jisc procurement needs beneficial for growth and partnership. This tender exemplifies a focused need for unique and high-quality educational resources, fostering long-term collaborations and market presence in the education sector.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JSTOR for a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. The contract will be for our Jisc Members, not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JSTOR for a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. The contract will be for our Jisc Members, 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/024054-2024 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 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 | £5,000,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ITHAKA HARBORS; JSTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 23:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024054-2024
- 21 Jun 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019194-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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