Scope
Reference
Proc3037
Description
Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with The Royal Society to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to The Royal Society'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 Members only and not for Jisc's own use.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Royal Society Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,250,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON FOR IMPROVING NATURAL KNOWLEDGE (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ROYAL SOCIETY)
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 207043
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMW-5582-LMGW
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Royal Society Journals Read and Publish 2026-2028
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