---
title: "NPG RescoLinc Journals Agreement 2022"
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# NPG RescoLinc Journals Agreement 2022

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9a7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc, a publicly governed body based in Bristol, UK, which has completed the tender for the "NPG RescoLinc Journals Agreement 2022". This contract falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, amounting to £365,205. The procurement method was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded to Nature Publishing Group. The award process was initiated on 6th October 2021, with an active status following the contract signing on 4th November 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing and educational content sectors to engage with an established consortium. Companies that specialise in educational resources, academic publishing, and digital content distribution would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders related to similar contracts. The unique nature of the content licensed under this agreement creates avenues for innovation and collaboration between suppliers looking to enhance educational standards across various scientific fields.

## Notice

Jisc Services Ltd have entered into a contract on behalf of the RescoLinc consortium with Springer Nature Publishing Group for 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and clinical medicine. Content includes daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews. Note: This RescoLinc journals agreement covers MRC, BBSRC, NERC, PPARC, Francis Crick Institute, James Hutton Institute and STFC. It is separate from the main NPG journals agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Ltd have entered into a contract on behalf of the RescoLinc consortium with Springer Nature Publishing Group for 54 Nature Branded journals across the life, physical, applied sciences and clinical medicine. Content includes daily news from award-winning journalists, expert opinion, practical methodology and high impact research and reviews. Note: This RescoLinc journals agreement covers MRC, BBSRC, NERC, PPARC, Francis Crick Institute, James Hutton Institute and STFC. It is separate from the main NPG journals agreement. NPG journals agreement.

### Procurement Information

Nature Publishing Group Nature is the rights holder to 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/029450-2021 |
| 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 | £365,205 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATURE PUBLISHING 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/029450-2021
- 8 Oct 2021 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025145-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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