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title: "Springer Nature 2023-5 Read and Publish agreement"
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# Springer Nature 2023-5 Read and Publish agreement

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f8577d3-c5b7-4b41-afa4-f9bf8ae5f22e

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the Springer Nature 2023-5 Read and Publish agreement. The procurement method was direct, using a single tender action. The contract value is £61,446 in GBP, with a contract period starting on August 21, 2023, and ending on August 20, 2026. The procurement stage was marked as 'award', and the tender was completed on August 10, 2023. The industry category is journals, and the procurement was below the threshold.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses interested in providing access to online journals or supporting open access publishing. The buying organisation, the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is seeking suppliers for this contract. Businesses specialising in journal publications or services related to open access publishing may find this opportunity suitable. The contract location is in Richmond, England, with the contract period lasting for three years, offering a stable income source for successful bidders.

## Notice

1. Access to the full online text of all Springer and subscribed Springer Nature journal content. 2. Ability for staff to publish open access papers in all Springer and Springer Nature journals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10064c3d-8695-4bd2-8f2b-16362007ff19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,446 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,446 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10064c3d-8695-4bd2-8f2b-16362007ff19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10064c3d-8695-4bd2-8f2b-16362007ff19
  23rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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