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30 Jul 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Springer Nature Access and Select- Basic" contract has been completed by Oxford Brookes University. This procurement involved a direct purchase method, categorized under services, focusing on acquiring three eBook collections in Business and Management, Behavioural Science and Psychology, and Education. The contracting process is classified under a below-threshold procurement without competition, meaning an expedited and direct approach was taken. The location of the buying organisation is in Oxford, United Kingdom, with the contract active from 29 July 2026 to 28 July 2030. The total contract value is £46,036, including VAT.

This contract presents business opportunities specifically in the educational and publishing sectors, best suited for large suppliers like SPRINGER NATURE LIMITED, who can supply educational resources and materials. Companies proficient in providing high-quality publication services and educational training materials could benefit from similar tenders in the future. The procurement method used - a direct approach without competition - indicates a preference for established suppliers with a proven track record in the required fields, offering opportunities primarily for businesses that have the capacity to meet specific and immediate procurement needs efficiently.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Springer Nature Access and Select- Basic

Notice Description

Purchase of three collections of eBooks; Business and Management, Behavioural Science and Psychology and Education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072344-2026
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

14780000 - Potassium, magnesium, sodium and lithium

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

79970000 - Publishing services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,364 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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