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title: "UKRI-4945 ACS Journal access and publishing agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d99"
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# UKRI-4945 ACS Journal access and publishing agreement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d99

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-4945 ACS Journal access and publishing agreement" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This contract, under the direct procurement method, was aimed at securing an open access read and publish agreement for articles from the American Chemical Society. The tender, categorised under subscription services within the industry, was managed without competition due to its below-threshold nature. Based in Swindon, the procurement reached the completion stage with a subsequent award and active contract signed on 2nd May 2025. The contract commences on 8th May 2025 and spans until 31st December 2026, located for delivery in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription and publication services, especially those with a focus on the academic and research sectors. Large enterprises, similar to Jisc Services Ltd, which secured the contract, will find such opportunities particularly beneficial due to their capacity to manage substantial service requirements and provide comprehensive solutions. The procurement being a direct award implies businesses with established reputations and prior experience with similar entities have a competitive edge, emphasising the importance of relationship-building and portfolio enhancement for aspiring competitors in future opportunities.

## Notice

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide an open access read and publish agreement to articles from the American Chemical Society. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947244092

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019285-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,525 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019285-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019285-2025
  7th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=947244092
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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