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title: "1BQY - Service - Journals Electronic"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# 1BQY - Service - Journals Electronic

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b8899a-8502-4e48-befb-801906825e15

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process for the title "1BQY - Service - Journals Electronic," which involves a read fee for Springer Compact Journals. This procurement falls under the services category in the journals industry and was conducted in the North East region of England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 18 January 2021. The total contract value was £381,148.37, and the contract ran from 19 January 2021 to 31 January 2021. The award notice for this contract was published on 3 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in academic publishing or providing electronic journal services. Companies that can offer comprehensive access to a range of journals, particularly in scientific or academic fields, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with Newcastle University and building strong partnerships could enhance their market presence and business growth within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Read Fee for Springer Compact Journals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9579f3-390c-475f-999c-bece55907272 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £381,148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £381,148 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES LIMITED # NESLI2 (JC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2021 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9579f3-390c-475f-999c-bece55907272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9579f3-390c-475f-999c-bece55907272
  3rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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