Award

Award of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the award process for the provision of Springer Nature Read and Publish services under the Jisc framework agreement for the period 2026-2028. This procurement, classified under database services within the broader scope of library and subscription services, is taking place in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the specialised nature and pre-existing arrangements of this tender. The contract was officially signed on 1st January 2026, with a total contract value of £930,056.16.

Businesses operating within the realm of academic publishing and database services will find ample growth opportunities through this tender. The agreement allows for access to a prestigious range of journals including those from Springer, Nature Research and Palgrave Macmillan, providing significant potential for organisations focused on publication and subscription services. Although conducted without open competition, there is value in understanding the competitive landscape and fulfilling similar service demands for entities like educational institutions. Firms specialising in the development and distribution of academic resources, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering high-quality services in line with educational collaborations, would be well-suited to align with such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC) (UOS-41128-2026) through the Jisc framework agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC) (UOS-41128-2026) via a call-off from JISCs Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 agreement. The Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 brings together Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, and Nature Research journals into one Read and Publish agreement. It forms part of the wider Jisc Collections Springer Nature Agreement that includes Nature Subscriptions and the Springer Nature fully open access journals. Springer Read and Publish: - Read includes access to Springer, Adis, Palgrave Macmillan and the Academic journals on Nature.com - Publish includes unlimited article output. Nature Research Read and Publish: - Read includes access to institutions' existing subscriptions plus any additional titles the University chooses to take on. - Publish includes unlimited article

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's Springer Nature Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

79980000 - Subscription services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£930,056 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20264 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

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