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Springer Nature Read & Publish

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Springer Nature Read & Publish" was conducted by the University of the West of England, focusing on subscription services. The process concluded with an award issued on 9th January 2026, with the contracting period running from 10th January to 31st December 2026. The tender was classified under the CPV code 79980000 and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. This contract, valued at £57,468.68, pertains to the delivery of services to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing subscription services. Jisc Services Limited - EURO Subscriptions (JC), identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the suitability of similar-sized firms in future procurement opportunities. Businesses with expertise in delivering services within the United Kingdom, especially in educational or institutional settings, and those capable of adhering to duration-based contracts, such as framework agreements, would be well-positioned to benefit from such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Springer Nature Read & Publish

Notice Description

Deal until 31/12/2026 for Springer Nature Read & Publish

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e05d9c51-8faa-415f-87e4-3ae5cfa792cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ac4a68-25bf-40f1-9504-da07287527b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES LIMITED - EURO SUBSCRIPTIONS (JC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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