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title: "RBGKEW/917 SpringerCompact Journals Agreement"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW/917 SpringerCompact Journals Agreement

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5748a2ce-2a87-4140-9cbf-cdd08cce8046

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## Summary

The procurement process is primarily managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for the title "RBGKEW/917 SpringerCompact Journals Agreement". This tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on subscription services. The contract was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will continue until 31st December 2021. This process is complete, with the award date noted as 31st December 2020, and the official notice of the contract was published on 25th February 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the subscription services domain, particularly organisations capable of managing periodical purchases of scholarly journals. Suppliers with expertise in educational and academic resources could thrive in this environment. It may be especially beneficial for larger companies with established relationships within the academic sector, as the successful supplier, Jisc Services Limited, demonstrates. Engaging in such tenders could significantly enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts within public sector procurement.

## Notice

Periodical purchase of SpringerCompact Journals via Jisc. PO534686.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdc40b2-2cfc-4d07-affe-c5e97242a76f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,104 |
| 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 3AB |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdc40b2-2cfc-4d07-affe-c5e97242a76f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdc40b2-2cfc-4d07-affe-c5e97242a76f
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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