Scope
Reference
Proc3078
Description
Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with BMJ Publishing Group Limited to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to BMJ Publishing Group Limited's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. Members will be able to choose from OA publishing and read only options. 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. BMJ Publish and Read 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 10 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 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
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 03102371
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-9538-TYDQ
BMA House, Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
United Kingdom
Email: support@bmj.com
Website: https://bmjgroup.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. BMJ Publish and Read 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