Scope
Reference
Proc3078
Description
Jisc Services Limited has entered 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
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Award without competition as the supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The scope of the framework covers purchases by the following:
• Higher Education institutions
• Further Education institutions
• Consortiums and any other Organisation or Body whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research
• Any other education institute
• Multi Academy Trusts and other organisations established and acting on behalf of Colleges
• Specialist Colleges
• Research councils and other such organisations
This framework is open to organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland
Members of these consortia are eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework
Contract 1. BMJ Publish and Read 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 December 2025
Contract dates
- 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
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.
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