UK SBS CR18077 Open Access Monographs

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 28.06.2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Tender Requirement UKRI require a consultant to work with the four project partners and the Steering Group to develop the method to capture the information on monograph publishing in the UK, with a specific focus on open access. We are particularly interested in understanding the specific challenges and barriers (perceived and real) from a range of stakeholders including (but not limited to): learned societies and subject associations, Pro-Vice-Chancellors (Research), research librarians, publishers (traditional, commercial, new university presses and academic-led presses) and funding organisations. The consultant will carry out interviews with a representative sample of these key stakeholders in order to pinpoint practical challenges such as technical issues, licensing arrangements and book sales. The consultant will then seek to address these challenges (where possible) by conducting a quantitative analysis of data available from publishers, funding organisations and HEIs (including libraries). The successful consultant will be expected to draw upon the evidence gathered and put forward a set of conclusions on the implications of open access for academic books. Specifically these conclusions should highlight: i. The key challenges and concerns raised in stakeholder interviews and (as far as possible) reflect how the report has sought to answer these challenges; ii. Outline the implications for making books open access and not making books OA; iii. The effect that the proposed requirement for OA monographs in the REF after next may have on long-form academic publishing; iv. Future activities that will support the journey towards open access. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email