Scope
Reference
Proc2933
Description
Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with American Meteorological Society (AMS) Journals. American Meteorological Society Journals is a collection of research journals published by AMS Publications. This Read and Publish agreement covers all AMS publications for read access and all-in open access publishing. This contract is for use by Jisc 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 the following: • Higher Education institutions • Further Education institutions • Consortiums and any other Organisation or Body whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research • Any other education institute • Multi Academy Trusts and other organisations established and acting on behalf of Colleges • Specialist Colleges • Research councils and other such organisations This framework is open to organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland Members of these consortia are eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework • www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list • www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members • www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members • www.neupc.ac.uk/members • www.hepcw.ac.uk/members • www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
Contract 2. American Meteorological Society (AMS) Journals Read and Publish 2025-2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £614,040.42 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 May 2025
Contract dates
- 2 May 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2028
- 3 years, 7 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will either be extended to include a new read-and-publish TA for 2027-28, or we will start a new contract for 2027-28.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with American Meteorological Society (AMS) Journals. American Meteorological Society Journals is a collection of research journals published by AMS Publications. This Read and Publish agreement covers all AMS publications for read access and all-in open access publishing. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.
Supplier
American Meteorological Society Journals
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRLD-9779-VNWW
45 Beacon Street
Boston
02108
United States
Email: Rob.Turner@kwglobal.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. American Meteorological Society (AMS) Journals Read and Publish 2025-2026
Contracting authority
Jisc Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZC-9926-PRNM
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Website: https://www.jisc.ac.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Jisc
Summary of their role in this procurement: The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of