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title: "Award of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b50"
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# Award of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b50

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the award process for the provision of Springer Nature Read and Publish services under the Jisc framework agreement for the period 2026-2028. This procurement, classified under database services within the broader scope of library and subscription services, is taking place in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the specialised nature and pre-existing arrangements of this tender. The contract was officially signed on 1st January 2026, with a total contract value of £930,056.16.

Businesses operating within the realm of academic publishing and database services will find ample growth opportunities through this tender. The agreement allows for access to a prestigious range of journals including those from Springer, Nature Research and Palgrave Macmillan, providing significant potential for organisations focused on publication and subscription services. Although conducted without open competition, there is value in understanding the competitive landscape and fulfilling similar service demands for entities like educational institutions. Firms specialising in the development and distribution of academic resources, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering high-quality services in line with educational collaborations, would be well-suited to align with such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC) (UOS-41128-2026) through the Jisc framework agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 (JISC) (UOS-41128-2026) via a call-off from JISCs Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 agreement. The Springer Nature Read and Publish 2026-2028 brings together Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, and Nature Research journals into one Read and Publish agreement. It forms part of the wider Jisc Collections Springer Nature Agreement that includes Nature Subscriptions and the Springer Nature fully open access journals. Springer Read and Publish: - Read includes access to Springer, Adis, Palgrave Macmillan and the Academic journals on Nature.com - Publish includes unlimited article output. Nature Research Read and Publish: - Read includes access to institutions' existing subscriptions plus any additional titles the University chooses to take on. - Publish includes unlimited article

### Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's Springer Nature Read and Publish Open Access 2026-2028 agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037897-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £930,056 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037897-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827731
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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