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title: "RHUL-26052 Springer Nature Compact Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)"
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# RHUL-26052 Springer Nature Compact Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d4471aa-5088-4ae9-96ab-cdbc7279b74c

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "RHUL-26052 Springer Nature Compact Agreement 2026 - 2028 (Library Subscription)", was carried out by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College located in Egham, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines (CPV code 22200000), falls within the services category and spans from 2026 to 2028. The award stage concluded on 31st December 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and terminate on 31st December 2028. The successful supplier was Springer Nature Customer Services Centre GmbH, and the agreement was established through another procurement method, operating via the JISC Collections Journals Framework. The procurement was completed with a contract value of £175,573.

This tender awards a contract to provide electronic subscriptions to Springer Nature, presenting new business growth opportunities for larger companies specialising in journal and magazine subscriptions. Although the procurement method does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it is beneficial for businesses with an established large-scale operation aiming to expand their service offerings in the academic publishing domain. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive library subscription services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and clientele across academic institutions. As future tenders arise from Royal Holloway, engaging with their procurement processes can foster long-term business relationships.

## Notice

Awarded to Springer Nature Customer service Center GmbH for an electronic Subscription to Springer Nature Read and Publish (Springer Compact) via the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34edd66-b02e-4eac-bdf1-c2f48462b362 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,573 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,573 |
| 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 HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICES CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34edd66-b02e-4eac-bdf1-c2f48462b362

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34edd66-b02e-4eac-bdf1-c2f48462b362
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103476&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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