---
title: "MIT Press Direct to Open Supporter Membership 2025 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a68"
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# MIT Press Direct to Open Supporter Membership 2025 - 2028

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a68

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## Summary

Jisc, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process through a direct award to The MIT Press, a US-based supplier. This contract, titled "MIT Press Direct to Open Supporter Membership 2025 - 2028," facilitates the provision of access to MIT Press scholarly monographs and collections for participating institutions under a framework agreement from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. It supports categories in education and training services, particularly targeting higher education, further education, and research institutions across the UK. The procurement method rationale highlights The MIT Press as the sole rightsholder and supplier of the required intellectual property, thereby justifying the direct award approach without competition.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for higher education and research institutions to expand their resources and academic output by gaining access to key scholarly materials. Business opportunities particularly exist for institutions in the higher education sector or any entity focused on educational advancements and research. As the agreement is designed for use by Jisc's members only, participating institutions can enhance their library offerings significantly, attracting more students and faculty, thereby fostering academic growth and competitiveness within their sectors.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with; The MIT Press. Participation in the Direct to Open agreement will open access to all new MIT Press scholarly monographs and edited collections (~90 titles per year) from 2022 via recurring participation fees. Institutions will receive access to the backfile book content during their participation even if ultimately sufficient funds are not received to unlock the front-file. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

The MIT Press 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/060928-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,392 |
| Contracts value | £300,470 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| 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 | THE MIT PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 09:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019624-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018076-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019624-2025
  8th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018076-2025
  30th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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