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Springer Journals Collection

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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30 Dec 2021 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of access to the Springer Journals Collection, valued at £45,878.90, under a subscription services contract. The procurement was executed as a direct single tender action, as it was below the established threshold. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and will extend until 31 December 2023. The opportunity was located in Newport, Wales, with the tender period concluding on 1 December 2021.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the academic and research publication sector. Companies specialising in subscription services or those capable of providing journal access and related digital content will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Engaging with public sector organisations like the Intellectual Property Office can lead to sustained partnerships and growth in business capabilities.

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Notice Title

Springer Journals Collection

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for the provision of Springer Journal Collections access for the Intellectual Property Office for 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff609ac8-c8ce-4935-9355-699ff829c6aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e599bd2d-97de-4a40-8329-d5fdc65d28d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£45,878 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
IPO Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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