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title: "UKRI GSS24900 Nature Subscriptions contract- Competitive Quotation"
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# UKRI GSS24900 Nature Subscriptions contract- Competitive Quotation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de7979c2-bfb6-4c90-8fea-12cfc0167ffe

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the Nature Subscriptions contract under the competitive quotation method, classified within the Subscription services industry (CPV code: 79980000). This procurement was for goods with delivery to postal code CB2 0Qh, Cambridge, with a total contract value of £27,264. The process has moved to the Award stage, with an award notice published on 4th December 2024. The contract period is set to start on 28th November 2024 and end on 27th November 2025.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, especially those that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality deliverables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for such contracts, given the suitability criteria allow for SME participation. As the awarded supplier is Springer Nature, businesses in the publishing and subscription sectors may find similar future tenders beneficial for growth and expansion within the UK public sector market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for Nature Subscription Contract to UKRI- MRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17019fa9-a840-4416-bff9-b426338f649a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,264 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 | SPRINGER NATURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17019fa9-a840-4416-bff9-b426338f649a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17019fa9-a840-4416-bff9-b426338f649a
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d0eeda3-f611-47be-b4f2-ea8ad149fdb3
  Redacted PO

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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