---
title: "Project Muse S2O Journals agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050dc8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH SPA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# Project Muse S2O Journals agreement

Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050dc8

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## Summary

This public procurement process relates to the "Project Muse S2O Journals agreement" and involves Bath Spa University as the buying organisation. The procurement is categorised under "Library and archive services" and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has completed the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st September 2024. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was executed as a framework agreement. Key information regarding this process notes that it falls outside the EU Directive's scope, as detailed in the procurement method rationale classifications.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in library and archive services. The contract, valued at USD 38,000, was awarded to Jisc Services, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses with significant capacity to handle substantial agreements in this sector are well-positioned to compete. Companies that can offer specialised services similar to those required by higher education institutions, particularly in the realm of digital journals and related technologies, would find opportunities in contracts like this.

## Notice

John Hopkins University Press (via Jisc), Project Muse S2O Journals agreement

### Procurement Information

Framework - Direct

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019364-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 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 | £38,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019364-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/164164
- https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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