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title: "RHUL-26051 Springer Nature Read & Publish Agreement 2026 - 2028 Nature Research (Library Subscription)"
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# RHUL-26051 Springer Nature Read & Publish Agreement 2026 - 2028 Nature Research (Library Subscription)

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c417bd81-8810-4607-84d9-72a289a1ce36

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, England, for an e-license subscription related to journal publication services. The contract, titled "RHUL-26051 Springer Nature Read & Publish Agreement 2026 - 2028 Nature Research," is under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, classified with code CPV 22200000. The contract was awarded to Springer Nature Customer Services Centre GmbH, a large-scale supplier based in Heidelberg, Germany. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract set to commence on January 1, 2026, and end on December 31, 2028, with a contract value of GBP 114,815. Royal Holloway undertook a tailored procurement method under the JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement, indicative of bespoke procurement procedures.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in publishing or library subscription services, particularly those with capacities to handle large-scale institutional agreements. Although this specific contract was awarded to a large supplier, smaller enterprises and those specialising in academic and educational content could find similar tenders appealing, especially if they can align their services with framework agreements like JISC Collections. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility and expand market presence in the academic sector across the United Kingdom's South East region and potentially beyond.

## Notice

Awarded to Springer Nature Customer Services Centre GmbH for Annual E-License subscription for journal publication for 3 years via JISC Collections Journals Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec4e9c-b2ef-4264-b1ee-e04763a26a3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,815 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICES CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec4e9c-b2ef-4264-b1ee-e04763a26a3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec4e9c-b2ef-4264-b1ee-e04763a26a3c
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103490&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

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