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title: "Nature.com Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f41fcc58-a303-4d4e-89b1-c24eb04fc772"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Nature.com Subscription

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f41fcc58-a303-4d4e-89b1-c24eb04fc772

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Nature.com Subscription" initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal is complete. This tender involved a selective procurement method, functioning as a call-off from a framework agreement, and had a total contract value of £43,944. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and concluded on 31 December 2022. The tender was classified within the subscription services industry category and included delivery addresses across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period ended on 20 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in subscription services or digital content provision, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, given that the tender is designed to cater to their capabilities. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive access to journal subscriptions and related services would find this procurement process highly relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

Subscription for Springer Life Sciences Collection which provides access to approximately 1,700 full text journals across the Springer/Nature publisher platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddefc805-3ce6-42dc-93af-9ba55130510c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,944 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddefc805-3ce6-42dc-93af-9ba55130510c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddefc805-3ce6-42dc-93af-9ba55130510c
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d30739e1-417d-4bc4-b715-a719dc11dfc2
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk

## Provenance

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