---
title: "Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000667747"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000667747.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2021-09-20"
---

# Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000667747

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by the University of Dundee involved the award of the "Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement." This contract, valued at £129,000, falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on educational resources. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 1st March 2021. The buyer, located in Dundee, UK, operates within the education sector and the associated documents are accessible for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational publishing and digital resource markets, especially those capable of supplying eBook collections. Companies with experience in providing digital educational content will find this contract appealing, particularly large-scale providers like Springer Nature, who successfully secured the award. This is a prime opportunity for similar firms to expand their reach by considering future collaborative efforts or bidding on related contracts.

## Notice

Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428035 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 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 | £129,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428035

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428035
  Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement - Nature Publishing Group eBooks Agreement

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667747

## Provenance

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