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Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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20 Sep 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the University of Dundee involved the award of the "Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement." This contract, valued at £129,000, falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on educational resources. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 1st March 2021. The buyer, located in Dundee, UK, operates within the education sector and the associated documents are accessible for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational publishing and digital resource markets, especially those capable of supplying eBook collections. Companies with experience in providing digital educational content will find this contract appealing, particularly large-scale providers like Springer Nature, who successfully secured the award. This is a prime opportunity for similar firms to expand their reach by considering future collaborative efforts or bidding on related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement

Notice Description

Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428035
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGER NATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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