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Springer Nature 2023-5 Read and Publish agreement

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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23 Aug 2023 at 10:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the Springer Nature 2023-5 Read and Publish agreement. The procurement method was direct, using a single tender action. The contract value is £61,446 in GBP, with a contract period starting on August 21, 2023, and ending on August 20, 2026. The procurement stage was marked as 'award', and the tender was completed on August 10, 2023. The industry category is journals, and the procurement was below the threshold.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses interested in providing access to online journals or supporting open access publishing. The buying organisation, the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is seeking suppliers for this contract. Businesses specialising in journal publications or services related to open access publishing may find this opportunity suitable. The contract location is in Richmond, England, with the contract period lasting for three years, offering a stable income source for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Springer Nature 2023-5 Read and Publish agreement

Notice Description

1. Access to the full online text of all Springer and subscribed Springer Nature journal content. 2. Ability for staff to publish open access papers in all Springer and Springer Nature journals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f8577d3-c5b7-4b41-afa4-f9bf8ae5f22e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10064c3d-8695-4bd2-8f2b-16362007ff19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,446 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,446 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2026 3-4 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 3AB
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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