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Springer eBook EBA renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Springer Nature's eBook EBA service. The contract, titled "Springer eBook EBA renewal," covers the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. Situated in Coventry, the university utilized a "direct" procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition, to engage Springer Nature as the supplier. The contract reached the award stage as of 29th July 2025, with the official signing, and it includes a gross contract value of £117,498. The service falls under the 'services' category with a focus on subscription services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of eBook and digital content services, particularly those capable of offering competitive and comprehensive subscription solutions. Although this particular tender was conducted directly without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining awareness of procurement opportunities within academic and educational institutions. Companies specialising in digital content delivery, particularly in the educational sector, should consider establishing strategic partnerships and maintaining readiness to respond quickly to similar future opportunities. Large-scale suppliers with a proven track record in the academic sector, such as Springer Nature, demonstrate the demand for high-quality digital content solutions in such environments.

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Notice Title

Springer eBook EBA renewal

Notice Description

Springer Nature eBook EBA renewal for the period 01/08/2025 to 31/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047735-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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