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RHUL-26052 Springer Nature Compact Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "RHUL-26052 Springer Nature Compact Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)", was carried out by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College located in Egham, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines (CPV code 22200000), falls within the services category and spans from 2026 to 2028. The award stage concluded on 31st December 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and terminate on 31st December 2028. The successful supplier was Springer Nature Customer Services Centre GmbH, and the agreement was established through another procurement method, operating via the JISC Collections Journals Framework. The procurement was completed with a contract value of £175,573.

This tender awards a contract to provide electronic subscriptions to Springer Nature, presenting new business growth opportunities for larger companies specialising in journal and magazine subscriptions. Although the procurement method does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it is beneficial for businesses with an established large-scale operation aiming to expand their service offerings in the academic publishing domain. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive library subscription services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and clientele across academic institutions. As future tenders arise from Royal Holloway, engaging with their procurement processes can foster long-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26052 Springer Nature Compact Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

Notice Description

Awarded to Springer Nature Customer service Center GmbH for an electronic Subscription to Springer Nature Read and Publish (Springer Compact) via the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d4471aa-5088-4ae9-96ab-cdbc7279b74c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34edd66-b02e-4eac-bdf1-c2f48462b362
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,573 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,573 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICES CENTRE

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