Scope
Reference
Proc2962
Description
Jisc Services Ltd has entered into a contract with American Physical Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to APS's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. APS Read and Publish 2026/27
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,875,000 excluding VAT
- £2,250,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 May 2025
Standstill period
- End: 12 June 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
If agreed between the parties
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
The American Physical Society
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXR-1762-CVNG
One Physics Ellipse, College Park
MD
20740
United States
Email: adcock@aps.org
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. APS Read and Publish 2026/27
Contracting authority
Jisc
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
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