--- title: "Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2023-11-15" --- # Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Publishing Partner services through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender titled "Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen" was awarded to Michigan Publishing Services. The University of Aberdeen aimed to align with MPS values in operating within the university sector independently. The tender involves combined open access publishing services and infrastructure, with a contract value of £600,000. The procurement stage is complete, and Michigan Publishing Services provides a unique basket of services to university presses. This tender process by the University of Aberdeen offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those involved in open access publishing and infrastructure services for universities. Companies with expertise in providing services to academic institutions, particularly in the publishing domain, would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves an initial 3-year term with optional extensions, allowing for long-term business growth prospects. Businesses seeking to collaborate with academic institutions in publishing research materials may find this tender attractive due to the focus on openness and inclusivity in publishing services. ## Notice Combined Open Access Publishing Services and infrastructure. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Combined Open Access Publishing Services and Infrastructure Options: Initial 3 year term with 7 x optional 1 year extensions. Value above is based on maximum 10 years. Value is estimated as dependent on how often the service is used. ### Procurement Information Michigan Publishing Services (MPS) aligns with the values of Aberdeen University Press to operate entirely within the university sector, independent of and without reliance on commercial and third parties, and to be as inclusive as possible of all researchers seeking to publish openly, anywhere in the world. - MPS sits organisationally within University of Michigan Library, which is subject to University of Michigan governance structures. This provides a high degree of assurance that a non-commercial business model without risk of commercial acquisition will be sustained over the long-term. - The MPS business model requires no minimum number of articles a year for journals, which makes it attractive to journal editorial boards with limited resources. Michigan Publishing Services (MPS) offers a unique basket of services to other university presses, and a thorough market analysis has determined that there is no other service provider available that meets our requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492764 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 15 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MICHIGAN PUBLISHING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79970000 - Publishing services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492764 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492764 Publishing Partner - University of Aberdeen - Combined Open Access Publishing Services and infrastructure. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750422 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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