Scope
Reference
Proc3008
Description
Jisc Services Ltd is entering into a contract with Cambridge University Press (CUP) to give Jisc member institutions the right to purchase CUP eBook titles via an evidence based acquisition scheme at preferential rates. The contract will be with Jisc Services Limited as a subsidiary of Jisc. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26
Supplier
Contract value
- £266,666 excluding VAT
- £320,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 15 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Cambridge University Press
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLY-1265-BRCD
University Printing House, Shaftesbury Road
Cambridge
CB2 8BS
United Kingdom
Email: library.sales@cambridge.org
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge Core Evidence Based Acquisition 2025-26
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