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title: "Subscription to Springer journals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-298b9de9-acc9-4a8b-b112-04cb418dff8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
published: "2022-03-28"
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# Subscription to Springer journals

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-298b9de9-acc9-4a8b-b112-04cb418dff8d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which has completed a tender titled "Subscription to Springer journals" within the education and training services category. The contract, valued at £62,880, was awarded to Jisc Services Limited and is part of a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action, below the threshold. The contract commenced on 21st January 2022 and will run until 20th January 2023. This procurement process was officially published on 28th March 2022, indicating its completion stage.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in educational resource services or subscription-based publishing. Businesses that can provide similar journal subscriptions or have capabilities in managing academic licensing agreements would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging in this field can facilitate growth through the establishment of long-term partnerships with educational institutions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Subscription to Springer journals, Licence agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73bba32-1ab1-425f-91c7-318d82f1eeae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 10:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73bba32-1ab1-425f-91c7-318d82f1eeae
- 28 Mar 2022 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73bba32-1ab1-425f-91c7-318d82f1eeae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c73bba32-1ab1-425f-91c7-318d82f1eeae
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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