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UKRI-1874 License for Access to Springer Nature Journals

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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31 Dec 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the award of a contract by UK Research & Innovation for a "License for Access to Springer Nature Journals". This project, classified under the goods category, involves a total value of £46,712 and is relevant to the academic publishing industry. The award was officially made on 15 December 2021, and the contract period spans from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, with the end date of the previous tender period being 15 December 2021. The delivery addresses include regions such as the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in academic resources, particularly those involved in journal licensing or digital content provision. Potential competitors could include organisations that offer accessible research materials and scholarly articles. Given the large scale of the awarded supplier, Springer Nature Gmbh, smaller firms should consider how they can differentiate their offerings to compete effectively in this niche market.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1874 License for Access to Springer Nature Journals

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for UKRI-1874 License for Access to Springer Nature Journals. Awarded in alignment with Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff27a69c-89c7-4e56-807f-e670f9471079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34092b4e-d6d4-421a-8501-de97fa5a14aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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