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title: "SpringerNature Read and Publish Agreement for UKHSA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e6530dc-f1e2-4915-8bfe-92ebe9a0b742"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# SpringerNature Read and Publish Agreement for UKHSA

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e6530dc-f1e2-4915-8bfe-92ebe9a0b742

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the "SpringerNature Read and Publish Agreement" in the services category. The contract value is £124,299.99, with a contract period starting on March 27, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on March 26, 2024, and the contract will be invoiced through JISC. The buying organisation is the United Kingdom Health Security Agency based in London, United Kingdom.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services related to newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines to collaborate with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency. Businesses suited to compete should have capabilities in negotiated procurement processes and service delivery. The contract's deadline for completion is December 31, 2024, with the agreement allowing researchers to publish without additional charge. For more information, businesses can contact Procurement Operations at Procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk.

## Notice

This agreement maintains the read access whilst adding the ability to publish without further charge to researchers. The read and publish agreement can only be invoiced from JISC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed6ce34-db75-43a7-9731-7c89d0742044 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,299 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,299 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| 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

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed6ce34-db75-43a7-9731-7c89d0742044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed6ce34-db75-43a7-9731-7c89d0742044
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50b28023-5124-4fb8-89c1-b25c2c50fef2
  UKHSA SpringNature Purchase Order Agreement with Jisc_Redacted

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