Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2022-544403

FTS Reference: 2022-021829

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Jisc
56579
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
UK
Contact person: Rhianna Best
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
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  -  Education and training services
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:  2000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

AS Level / A level / Highers / Advanced Highers content
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Vocational Content for FE (levels 2 and 3)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

GCSE, iGCSE and Nationals English and Maths for FE and Scottish Core Skills
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Core textbooks, workbooks and revision guides that support the UK-wide curriculum.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Academic books that support L4 and Access to University courses supplied by FE
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Vocational content to support Apprentices
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Textbooks, workbooks and guides that support apprentices succeed in their NVQs/SVQs
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Titles relevant to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Award-agnostic titles and study skills
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80420000  -  E-learning services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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 the 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 FTS: 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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
Pearson
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
Pearson
Pearson
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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 code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  2000000.00  GBP

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.4.1)

Review body

Jisc
Bristol
UK