Scope
Reference
Proc3039
Description
Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Portland Press to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Portland Press'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. Portland Press Read and Publish 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 26 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
PORTLAND PRESS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02453983
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQH-6655-LXLL
C/O Sedulo, Albert House, 256 - 260 Old Street
London
EC1V 9DD
United Kingdom
Email: gaynor.redvers-mutton@biochemistry.org
Website: https://portlandpress.com/
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Portland Press Read and Publish 2026
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