---
title: "NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreemeent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f53"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreemeent

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f53

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, based in Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, titled "NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreement," falls under the services category and specifically relates to subscription services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold and without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 22nd January 2026 and concluding on 21st January 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is Jisc Services Ltd, a large enterprise located in Bristol.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses involved in academic and subscription-based services. Companies that have experience in managing and supplying subscription services will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service portfolios and establishing partnerships with prominent public institutions like UKRI. Since the procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, it highlights the importance of fostering direct relationships and fulfilling specific service requirements for similar future opportunities. Such opportunities are particularly suited for large enterprises that can manage significant service agreements and have the infrastructure to support extensive partnerships.

## Notice

NERC - Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreemeent renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,674 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006957-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006957-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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