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NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreemeent

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, based in Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, titled "NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreement," falls under the services category and specifically relates to subscription services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold and without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 22nd January 2026 and concluding on 21st January 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is Jisc Services Ltd, a large enterprise located in Bristol.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses involved in academic and subscription-based services. Companies that have experience in managing and supplying subscription services will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service portfolios and establishing partnerships with prominent public institutions like UKRI. Since the procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, it highlights the importance of fostering direct relationships and fulfilling specific service requirements for similar future opportunities. Such opportunities are particularly suited for large enterprises that can manage significant service agreements and have the infrastructure to support extensive partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreemeent

Notice Description

NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreemeent renewal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006957-2026
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
£64,674 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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