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Nature.com Subscription

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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21 Oct 2021 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nature.com Subscription" initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal is complete. This tender involved a selective procurement method, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement, and had a total contract value of £43,944. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and concluded on 31 December 2022. The tender was classified within the subscription services industry category and included delivery addresses across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period ended on 20 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in subscription services or digital content provision, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, given that the tender is designed to cater to their capabilities. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive access to journal subscriptions and related services would find this procurement process highly relevant to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Nature.com Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription for Springer Life Sciences Collection which provides access to approximately 1,700 full text journals across the Springer/Nature publisher platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f41fcc58-a303-4d4e-89b1-c24eb04fc772
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddefc805-3ce6-42dc-93af-9ba55130510c
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
£43,944 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4QS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

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