# Bioscientifica Journals Transitional Read and Publish 2025-2026

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Jisc.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Jisc](/buyers/jisc/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Bioscientifica Limited
- Award value: £220,000
- Award date: 17 December 2024
- Published: 19 December 2024
- Contract start: 1 December 2025
- Contract end: 31 December 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: e40a6841-ad38-47d9-9cd0-c7f060216003-812231
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b478bb85-69a0-4a43-a153-9412870c5c9c

## Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with Bioscientifica Limited for a Read and Publish transitional agreement that covers four hybrid journals and archives, including read access and unlimited open access publishing for a fixed fee\. This contract is for Jisc members to use and not for Jisc's own use

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40a6841-ad38-47d9-9cd0-c7f060216003-812231)