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title: "Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023"
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# Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dcf589f-93fb-40df-bdcb-89836a433e42

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc Services Limited, based in Bristol, seeking to contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for the "Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023". This agreement includes the provision of 54 Nature branded journals covering various scientific domains. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract officially beginning on 1st December 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2022. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, allowing the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice, and it is categorised under education and training services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in academic publishing, content management, and scientific resource management to expand their market reach. Companies that specialise in providing high-quality educational resources or scientific journal services, especially those with established relationships in the academic sector, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful bidder will handle significant journal content that impacts a broad range of scientific fields, potentially providing avenues for partnerships and enhanced visibility in the industry.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited are intending to contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for their 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and more recently, clinical medicine. Content encompasses daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b502346-76bf-47e3-b523-13fdc235afd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,730,313 |
| 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 | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGER NATURE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b502346-76bf-47e3-b523-13fdc235afd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b502346-76bf-47e3-b523-13fdc235afd7
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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