---
title: "JMIR Flat Fee Open Access Publishing 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c28"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# JMIR Flat Fee Open Access Publishing 2026-2027

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c28

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## Summary

JISC, a recognised public authority in the UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "JMIR Flat Fee Open Access Publishing 2026-2027" in the education and training services sector. This contract is specifically for JISC members enabling unlimited publishing with JMIR Publications Inc., a distinguished supplier of over 30 open access eHealth journals. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2027, with a gross contract value of USD 600,000. The procurement process was handled through a direct award, without reopening competition, due to JMIR Publications Inc.'s exclusive intellectual property rights, making it a unique and sole provider in this domain.

The contract presents lucrative opportunities for numerous educational and research institutions across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as well as JISC members who are eligible to purchase from this framework. Higher and further education institutions, specialist colleges, research councils, and consortiums aiming to support or advance education and research can greatly benefit from the unlimited publishing access offered, enhancing their academic and research outputs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to leverage these platforms for expanding their reach and influence in the flourishing field of open-access scholarly publishing.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with JMIR Publications Inc. JMIR Publications publish 30+ open access eHealth journals. This agreement enables Jisc members to pay an annual flat fee for unlimited publishing during the agreement term. 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/034520-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | JMIR PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034520-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017854-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016938-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034520-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017854-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016938-2026
  25th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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