---
title: "Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cf6"
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# Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cf6

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## Summary

The contract process involves Jisc Services Ltd entering into a direct agreement with the Public Library of Science (PLOS) for the period of 2026-2027. The procurement falls within the education and training services category, specifically focusing on uncapped publishing across various journal bundles for Jisc members. This contract, valued at USD 4,050,000, is for use exclusively by Jisc Members. The process was completed without competition as PLOS holds exclusive intellectual property rights, making them the sole supplier of this unique resource. The main procurement phase, completed with an award announced on 28th November 2025, is the finalised contract starting on 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2027. The buying organisation, Jisc, is based in Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for entities within the education sector, including higher and further education institutions, research councils, and related consortia in the United Kingdom. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in open access publishing and educational services would find this contract relevant. Since the procurement method is direct, suitable businesses must focus on unique resources or hold specific rights or skills to meet such exclusive criteria from contracting authorities like Jisc.

## Notice

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into an agreement with the Public Library of Science (PLOS). Jisc members pay an annual participation fee for uncapped publishing in one or a combination of journal bundles: Community Action Publishing, and/ or OA Flat Fee Publishing, and/ or Global Equity. Participating institutions will be part of a community supporting a new funding model for highly-selective open access journals. The 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/078004-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,050,000 |
| Contracts value | £4,050,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE; PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SCIENCE (PLOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078004-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 11:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058099-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057640-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078004-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058099-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057640-2025
  18th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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