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title: "Springer Journals Collection"
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buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# Springer Journals Collection

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff609ac8-c8ce-4935-9355-699ff829c6aa

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of access to the Springer Journals Collection, valued at £45,878.90, under a subscription services contract. The procurement was executed as a direct single tender action, as it was below the established threshold. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and will extend until 31 December 2023. The opportunity was located in Newport, Wales, with the tender period concluding on 1 December 2021.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the academic and research publication sector. Companies specialising in subscription services or those capable of providing journal access and related digital content will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Engaging with public sector organisations like the Intellectual Property Office can lead to sustained partnerships and growth in business capabilities.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the provision of Springer Journal Collections access for the Intellectual Property Office for 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e599bd2d-97de-4a40-8329-d5fdc65d28d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,325 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e599bd2d-97de-4a40-8329-d5fdc65d28d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e599bd2d-97de-4a40-8329-d5fdc65d28d7
  30th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000crCt/pYe2umbLZjd.HNkwNgXS4i3dPk.j4I1N8bLmedpRMyg
  2021123-C2010_Springer Journals Collection PO-OSC_Redacted

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