---
title: "IWA Publishing (IWAP) Journals Read and Publish 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# IWA Publishing (IWAP) Journals Read and Publish 2025

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4c6

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with IWA Publishing Limited for the "IWA Publishing (IWAP) Journals Read and Publish 2025-2026" tender. The framework is designed for Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges, and Research Council establishments in the UK, as well as other organisations connected to the Janet network. The procurement process was completed and involved a direct award without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, signed on 27th September 2024, is valued at £220,000 and includes a standstill period for potential challenges. The industry category is education and training services, and the location is within the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and research services. It allows Jisc members access to a comprehensive "Read & Publish" agreement with a wide range of IWAP journals, fostering educational resource accessibility and continuity. Businesses that manage large-scale educational resources, develop digital libraries or provide academic research tools will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, as the contract includes a framework agreement, it presents long-term growth opportunities through sustained collaboration within the academic sector.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with IWA Publishing Limited to offer Jisc member the opportunity to have an unlimited "Read & Publish" transitional agreement covering the full IWAP journals portfolio of ten hybrid and five full OA journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with IWA Publishing Limited to offer Jisc member the opportunity to have an unlimited "Read & Publish" transitional agreement covering the full IWAP journals portfolio of ten hybrid and five full OA journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use. Additional information: The CAN differs from the VEAT as the term was reduced during negotiations.

### 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/034193-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 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 | £330,000 |

## 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 | IWA PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034193-2024
- 1 Oct 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031424-2024

## 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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