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Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023

JISC

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26 Nov 2021 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc Services Limited, based in Bristol, seeking to contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for the "Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023". This agreement includes the provision of 54 Nature branded journals covering various scientific domains. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract officially beginning on 1st December 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2022. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, allowing the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice, and it is categorised under education and training services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in academic publishing, content management, and scientific resource management to expand their market reach. Companies that specialise in providing high-quality educational resources or scientific journal services, especially those with established relationships in the academic sector, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful bidder will handle significant journal content that impacts a broad range of scientific fields, potentially providing avenues for partnerships and enhanced visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited are intending to contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for their 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and more recently, clinical medicine. Content encompasses daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dcf589f-93fb-40df-bdcb-89836a433e42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b502346-76bf-47e3-b523-13fdc235afd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£5,730,313 £1M-£10M
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPRINGER NATURE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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