---
title: "BioOne Complete Journals 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f11"
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# BioOne Complete Journals 2026-2028

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f11

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## Summary

Jisc, a public authority classified under sub-central government and located in Bristol, UK, recently completed a direct award procurement process to secure a contract with BioOne for the supply of the "BioOne Complete Journals 2026-2028". This agreement permits member institutions to subscribe to a comprehensive full-text database at preferential rates. The contract was signed and activated on 12th September 2025, with operations beginning on 1st January 2026 and continuing until 31st December 2028. The procurement deals with education and training services under the CPV classification and employs a framework agreement without reopening competition due to BioOne being the sole supplier and the intellectual property rightsholder. The procurement method ensures the exclusive availability of this unique resource to eligible higher and further education institutions across the UK.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for institutions and organisations involved in educational services, particularly those in the higher and further education sectors such as higher education institutions, further education institutions, and research councils. Businesses specialising in educational services that align with Jisc’s mission could greatly benefit from participating in similar framework agreements. The scope of the framework and the nature of the direct award could also encourage partnerships and collaborations with other educational consortia, offering a strategic avenue for consortiums and organisations aiming to enhance their educational offerings and resources.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BioOne to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to BioOne's full-text database at preferential rates. This contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062664-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## 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 | BIOONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 23:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062664-2025
- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051876-2025
- 28 Aug 2025 at 09:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051812-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062664-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051876-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051812-2025
  28th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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