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title: "Clarivate Analytics Web of Science SHEDL 2024-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471eb"
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# Clarivate Analytics Web of Science SHEDL 2024-2027

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

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has completed a public procurement process to enter into a contract with Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited for the SHEDL agreement from 2024 to 2027. The procurement falls within the education and training services industry category, specifically dealing with resources such as Web of Science Primary, Citation Connection, and Journal and Highly Cited Data, plus ESCI backfile access. This contract is intended specifically for SHEDL Members and not for Jisc's own use. The contracting process was conducted under a limited procurement method justified by the protection of exclusive rights, wherein Clarivate Analytics is the sole supplier due to intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 1,189,757.97, was signed on 1st November 2024, and a standstill period was incorporated to allow for possible challenges to the award decision before finalizing the contract.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that deal with educational resources, data analytics, and intellectual property management. Companies specializing in providing or managing large-scale, exclusive educational content and research data services would find this tender particularly attractive. Additionally, businesses that can offer consultancy or support services related to the utilization of high-demand databases and citation analysis tools stand to benefit from associating with key educational stakeholders like Jisc Services Limited. This procurement demonstrates a commitment to engaging with specialised suppliers under strategic and protected procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Clarivate Analytics for the SHEDL agreement which covers a three year commitment to the following Clarivate Analytics resources: Web of Science Primary (WoS), Citation Connection and Journal and Highly Cited Data, plus ESCI backfile access. The contract will be for SHEDL Members, not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Clarivate Analytics for the SHEDL agreement which covers a three year commitment to the following Clarivate Analytics resources: Web of Science Primary (WoS), Citation Connection and Journal and Highly Cited Data, plus ESCI backfile access. The contract will be for SHEDL 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/036306-2024 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 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 | £1,189,757 |

## 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 | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036306-2024
- 21 Jun 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019201-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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