# Public Library of Science \(PLOS\) - Open Access Publishing

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by UK Health Security Agency.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [UK Health Security Agency](/buyers/uk-health-security-agency/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [JISC SERVICES LIMITED](/suppliers/jisc-services/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £30,270
- Tender value: £30,270
- Award date: 26 February 2024
- Published: 14 March 2024
- Contract start: 26 February 2024
- Contract end: 31 December 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 48e99e35-478b-410c-94cf-7b96201e1093-732026
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16807413-bbb3-4847-b962-e453123993c4

## Description

This agreement will allow all UKHSA to publish Open-Access articles in the PLOS journals without incurring any publication charges at the time of submission\. JISC have negotiated the terms with the publisher on behalf of the UK Academic and Research community\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e99e35-478b-410c-94cf-7b96201e1093-732026)