Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Jisc
56579
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
UK
Contact person: Rhianna Best
E-mail: Rhianna.Best@jisc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.jisc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
e-Books Framework Agreement
Reference number: Proc1753
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Jisc Services Limited (JSL) has establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for e-Books services content supply. JSL is seeking to continue making an investment in its e-Books for FE service. JSL regularly has a requirement to purchase licences for relevant, up-to-date curricula-led titles to make available to the FE sector and is therefore looking for suppliers who can provide titles, that meet the criteria to support the teaching and learning needs, to cover existing and future needs of the FE sector.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Core textbooks and workbooks that support vocational qualifications such as BTECs, CACHE, T Levels, and Applied Diplomas/Applied General Qualifications.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Textbooks that support a wider curriculum that assists learners studying and preparing for university.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Vocational content to support Apprentices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Textbooks, workbooks and guides that support apprentices succeed in their NVQs/SVQs
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Titles relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Award-agnostic titles and study skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Content to support A Level and FE studies across the UK, independent of qualification or awarding body.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
JSL wishes to put in place a framework that runs for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years subject to requirements and performance review.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-003172
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest LLC
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Vocational content to support Apprentices
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Award-agnostic titles and study skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest
789 E.Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The values stated in this award notice apply to the whole framework and not individual Lots.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/08/2022