---
title: "Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a46d"
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published: "2024-12-19"
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# Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a46d

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has awarded a contract to Bioscientifica Limited for a Read and Publish transitional agreement covering four hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee. This contract, valued at £220,000 GBP, was signed on 17 December 2024. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights held by Bioscientifica. The framework will cater to Higher Education institutions, Further Education colleges, Research Council establishments in the UK, and other organisations connected to the Janet network, with the overarching goal to support further or higher education and research advancements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training services sector, especially those focusing on research and academic publishing. Organisations that can provide similar academic resources or have exclusive rights to such publications, similar to Bioscientifica Limited, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Involvement in this contract can boost business growth by offering enhanced visibility and expanding market presence among educational institutions and research networks across the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for a Read and Publish transitional agreement that covers four hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee. This contract is for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited intend to enter into a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for a Read and Publish transitional agreement that covers four hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee. This contract is for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

Bioscientifica is the sole rightsholder and supplier of this resource.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040896-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 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 | £220,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOSCIENTIFICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040896-2024
- 1 Oct 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031288-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.geant.net/About/Pages/home.aspx
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.heanet.ie/about
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

## Provenance

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