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Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023

JISC

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Award

26 Nov 2021 at 12:36

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08 Oct 2021 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a public body based in Bristol, UK, which has completed the awarding of the "Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry, particularly involving 54 Nature branded journals covering various scientific fields, including life, physical, and clinical medicine. The contract was signed on 6th October 2021, with a value of £5,730,313. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique rights held by Springer Nature Group.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing and educational content sectors, particularly those capable of providing high-quality research and academic materials. Companies offering digital and printed journal subscriptions, as well as those involved in scientific communications or content development, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this market can enable businesses to expand their portfolios and establish partnerships with influential academic institutions and service providers like Jisc.

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Notice Title

Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited have entered into a contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and more recently, clinical medicine. Content encompasses daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited are intending to contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for their 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and more recently, clinical medicine. Content encompasses daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews.

Procurement Information

Springer Nature Group are the rights holder of this unique content and its sole licensor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e9a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029451-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,730,313 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP

SPRINGER NATURE GROUP

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