- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
- Lot 2. Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
- Lot 3. GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
- Lot 4. Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
- Lot 5. Vocational content to support Apprentices
- Lot 6. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
- Lot 7. Award-agnostic titles and study skills
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Contact
Rhianna Best
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
56579
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
e-Books Framework Agreement
Reference number
Proc1753
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Jisc Services Limited (JSL) has establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for e-Books services content supply. JSL is seeking to continue making an investment in its e-Books for FE service. JSL regularly has a requirement to purchase licences for relevant, up-to-date curricula-led titles to make available to the FE sector and is therefore looking for suppliers who can provide titles, that meet the criteria to support the teaching and learning needs, to cover existing and future needs of the FE sector.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Core textbooks and workbooks that support vocational qualifications such as BTECs, CACHE, T Levels, and Applied Diplomas/Applied General Qualifications.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Textbooks that support a wider curriculum that assists learners studying and preparing for university.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vocational content to support Apprentices
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Textbooks, workbooks and guides that support apprentices succeed in their NVQs/SVQs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Titles relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Award-agnostic titles and study skills
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Content to support A Level and FE studies across the UK, independent of qualification or awarding body.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-003172
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest LLC
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
Pearson
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
Pearson
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Vocational content to support Apprentices
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Award-agnostic titles and study skills
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The values stated in this award notice apply to the whole framework and not individual Lots.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Jisc
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom