Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027

JISCcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-059cf6Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 18 Sept 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

19 Sept 2025

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.

Scope

Reference
Proc3068
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

18 Sept 2025

Contract start

01 Jan 2026

Contract end

31 Dec 2027