Scope
Reference
Proc3138
Description
Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with S. Karger AG to give Jisc's SHEDL members the right to subscribe to Karger's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. This contract is for use by Jisc's SHEDL Members only,and not for Jisc's own use.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Award without competition as the supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The scope of the framework covers purchases by Jisc's SHEDL members only.
Contract 1. Karger SHEDL 2026-2028
Supplier
Contract value
- 320000 CHF including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates
- 5 February 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 2 years, 10 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.
Supplier
S. Karger AG
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXD-7865-PRYM
S. Karger AG
Basel
CH-4055
Switzerland
Email: c.box@karger.com
Website: http://www.karger.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
JISC
- Companies House: 05747339
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government