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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3651 NERC Research Centres British Geological Survey and British Antarctic Survey Read and Publish Agreement 2024 & 2025"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3651 NERC Research Centres British Geological Survey and British Antarctic Survey Read and Publish Agreement 2024 & 2025

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-accc1842-c825-44b0-a77f-52b3ca5dc8e7

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for publishing services to the Geological Society of London. The contract, titled "UKRI-3651 NERC Research Centres British Geological Survey and British Antarctic Survey Read and Publish Agreement 2024 & 2025," involves a comprehensive 'Read & Publish' agreement providing access to 15 journal and book sites covering the main research locations of the British Geological Survey and British Antarctic Survey. The contract value is £37,350.93 GBP, and the contract period is from January 6, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The tender period ended on January 5, 2024, with a contract award announced on January 10, 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the publishing services industry, particularly those providing access to journal and book sites or offering unrestricted publishing opportunities. Businesses specializing in geological and Antarctic research publications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the procurement is in Swindon, South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this tender was not specified, and the tender was awarded in the "services" category.

## Notice

This contract entails a comprehensive 'Read & Publish' agreement for the Geological Society's Lyell Collection, providing access to 15 journal and book sites. Additionally, it offers unrestricted publishing opportunities for articles in 7 hybrid journals and 3 book series. These publications cover the main research locations of the British Geological Survey and British Antarctic Survey, including Antarctic stations in Cambridge. Additional information: The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d52df5-b4d6-44f0-88e5-cb90981d59ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,350 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d52df5-b4d6-44f0-88e5-cb90981d59ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d52df5-b4d6-44f0-88e5-cb90981d59ff
  10th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=834091921
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Provenance

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