---
title: "Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e9a6"
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# Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9a6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc, a public body based in Bristol, UK, which has completed the awarding of the "Nature Publishing Group Journals Agreement 2022-2023". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry, particularly involving 54 Nature branded journals covering various scientific fields, including life, physical, and clinical medicine. The contract was signed on 6th October 2021, with a value of £5,730,313. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique rights held by Springer Nature Group.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing and educational content sectors, particularly those capable of providing high-quality research and academic materials. Companies offering digital and printed journal subscriptions, as well as those involved in scientific communications or content development, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this market can enable businesses to expand their portfolios and establish partnerships with influential academic institutions and service providers like Jisc.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited have entered into a contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and more recently, clinical medicine. Content encompasses daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited are intending to contract with Springer Nature Publishing Group for their 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and more recently, clinical medicine. Content encompasses daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews.

### Procurement Information

Springer Nature Group are the rights holder of this unique content and its sole licensor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029451-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,730,313 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP; SPRINGER NATURE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029451-2021
- 8 Oct 2021 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025144-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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