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title: "Royal Society of Chemistry Read and Publish 2025"
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# Royal Society of Chemistry Read and Publish 2025

Buyer: JISC SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a514

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## Summary

Jisc Services Limited has recently completed a procurement process, culminating in a contract award to the Royal Society of Chemistry on 22 November 2024. This tender, titled "Royal Society of Chemistry Read and Publish 2025," falls under the "Education and training services" industry category (CPV code 80000000). The contract, valued at £2,000,000, covers access to RSC's 37 hybrid journals with open access publication available. This framework can be utilised by higher education institutions, further education and specialist colleges, research council establishments, and other organisations connected to the Janet network in the UK. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the protection of intellectual property rights held exclusively by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those in the publishing and scientific research sectors. The framework agreement allows for extensive use by numerous educational and research institutions, enhancing access to high-quality scientific literature. Companies involved in producing or distributing educational materials would find this contract especially beneficial, as it facilitates broader dissemination and utilisation of their products within the academic community. Additionally, businesses connected to the National Research and Education Network (NREN) and members of higher education purchasing consortia can leverage this tender to expand their market reach within the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Royal Society of Chemistry. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) publishes a wide range of books, journals and databases in the field of Chemistry and related science. This agreement provides access to RSC's 37 hybrid journals, with open access publication in RSC hybrid 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 Royal Society of Chemistry. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) publishes a wide range of books, journals and databases in the field of Chemistry and related science. This agreement provides access to RSC's 37 hybrid journals, with open access publication in RSC hybrid journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only 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/038268-2024 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 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 | £2,000,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038268-2024
- 2 Oct 2024 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031566-2024

## 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

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