Scope
Reference
Proc3068
Description
Jisc Services Ltd is entering into an agreement with the Public Library of Science (PLOS). Jisc members pay an annual participation fee for uncapped publishing in one or a combination of journal bundles: Community Action Publishing, and/ or OA Flat Fee Publishing, and/ or Global Equity. Participating institutions will be part of a community supporting a new funding model for highly-selective open access journals. 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. Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027
Supplier
Contract value
- 4050000 USD including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Public Library of Science
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPT-1991-HJHM
2108 N Street Suite N
Sacramento
95816
United States
Email: mcastellan@plos.org
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027
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