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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1788 Springer Nature Compact Agreement by Jisc Collections"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1788 Springer Nature Compact Agreement by Jisc Collections

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f246452-b1ed-4d75-ad9f-fe105b31c574

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking to maintain licences for Springer Nature through a compact agreement facilitated by Jisc Collections. The tender, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1788 Springer Nature Compact Agreement by Jisc Collections," was categorised under software package and information systems within the goods procurement category. The award was made following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, concluding on 10 November 2021. The contract period spans from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, and the total value of the awarded contract is £24,722.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of delivering licensing solutions or related services. Companies that can effectively engage in negotiated tendering processes and demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements set by large organisations like UKRI will be well-placed to compete. Given the ongoing need for such licence agreements, businesses with strong relationships in the academic or research fields may find themselves particularly suited for collaboration or bidding on similar contracts.

## Notice

UKRI had a requirement of retaining licences for Springer Nature provided by JISC Collections. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (5) (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab30f12-1fa7-4eec-91f2-378196b53438 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,722 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab30f12-1fa7-4eec-91f2-378196b53438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ab30f12-1fa7-4eec-91f2-378196b53438
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=643567105
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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