---
title: "British Standards Institution (BSOL/BSI Knowledge) 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d23"
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published: "2026-07-02"
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# British Standards Institution (BSOL/BSI Knowledge) 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d23

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## Summary

The procurement process highlighted relates to a direct award contract initiated by JISC, a public authority within the UK, for the provision of British Standards Institution Online (BSOL)/ BSI Knowledge. This contract spans from 2026 to 2029, and offers JISC member institutions access to a comprehensive database of over 100,000 British and adopted European and international standards. The buying organisation, JISC, located in Bristol, has completed the tender at this stage. Notably, this contract is a direct award to THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, given their status as the rightsholder of the content. The procurement category is primarily 'Education and training services', with the buyer targeting higher education institutions and associated organisations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

This tender creates expansive opportunities for institutions involved in higher and further education by facilitating access to vital standards and knowledge resources at favourable rates. While the direct award limits competition on this particular contract, businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those operating within or alongside higher education frameworks, can explore participation in associated or upcoming projects. Organisations focused on educational consultancy, database management, or for those intending to form consortia to enhance educational infrastructure, this contract exemplifies potential avenues for strategic collaboration and growth.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with BSI Standards Ltd to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to British Standards Institution Online (BSOL)/ BSI Knowledge at preferential rates. BSOL/ BSI Knowledge is a bibliographic, citation and full text database of more than 100,000+ British and adopted European and international standards. 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/062227-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,310,635 |
| Contracts value | £7,310,635 |

## 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 | THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062227-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039118-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062227-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039118-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038758-2026
  28th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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