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Subscription to Springer journals

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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28 Mar 2022 at 10:00

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28 Mar 2022 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which has completed a tender titled "Subscription to Springer journals" within the education and training services category. The contract, valued at £62,880, was awarded to Jisc Services Limited and is part of a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action, below the threshold. The contract commenced on 21st January 2022 and will run until 20th January 2023. This procurement process was officially published on 28th March 2022, indicating its completion stage.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in educational resource services or subscription-based publishing. Businesses that can provide similar journal subscriptions or have capabilities in managing academic licensing agreements would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging in this field can facilitate growth through the establishment of long-term partnerships with educational institutions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to Springer journals

Notice Description

Subscription to Springer journals, Licence agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-298b9de9-acc9-4a8b-b112-04cb418dff8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73bba32-1ab1-425f-91c7-318d82f1eeae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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