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NPG RescoLinc Journals Agreement 2022

JISC

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26 Nov 2021 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a leading organisation based in Bristol, which has entered into a contract on 26th November 2021 with Springer Nature Publishing Group for the NPG RescoLinc Journals Agreement 2022. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and was classified with a limited procurement method, as the award was made without a prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period extends from 1st December 2021 to 31st December 2022, with the tender period concluding on 25th November 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing and education sectors, particularly those offering academic journals or related services. Given the nature of the contract, entities that specialise in providing high-impact research publications across the life, physical, applied sciences, and clinical medicine would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations capable of delivering innovative educational content and tools could see potential for business growth through collaborations or supplementary services aligned with Jisc's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NPG RescoLinc Journals Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Jisc Services Ltd have entered into a contract on behalf of the RescoLinc consortium with Springer Nature Publishing Group for 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and clinical medicine. Content includes daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews. Note: This RescoLinc journals agreement covers MRC, BBSRC, NERC, PPARC, Francis Crick Institute, James Hutton Institute and STFC. It is separate from the main NPG journals agreement. NPG journals agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c177e3-f105-4edb-b967-d35cda2e4c48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£365,202 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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