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Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027

WAC ID:495548

Public SectorAward noticeClosed2023/54

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	Jisc
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	Direct award
Method Rationale:	The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	18 September 2025
Application Deadline:	—

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UK5Transparency notice· 18 Sept 2025Viewing
Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027
UK5Transparency notice· 19 Sept 2025
Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027
UK5Transparency notice· 28 Nov 2025
Public Library of Science (PLOS) 2026-2027

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Award outcome

Awarded to

Public Library of Science (PLOS)GB-PPON-PJPT-1991-HJHM

Award status:

Pending

Contracting Authority

Organisation

Jisc

4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, BS1 6NB

Framework agreement

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.

CPV Classifications1 code — click to expand

80000000Education and training services

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