---
title: "Award of Contract for Springer Nature Subscription and Publishing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821415"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# Award of Contract for Springer Nature Subscription and Publishing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821415

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has successfully completed the procurement process for a new contract involving the subscription and publishing services of Springer Nature, with the latest update on 23rd January 2026. This initiative is under the "Education" industry category, and it aligns with the procurement method under an open procedure. The University, located in Aberdeen, UKM50, has awarded this contract to Jisc, further expanding its educational resources. The process included various stages, culminating in an active contract signed on 19th December 2025. The overall value of the contract is £801,129 GBP, and it was managed as a call-off from JISC’s framework, facilitated by international participation as indicated by received bids from non-EU regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational content delivery and publishing, especially those with expertise in academic subscriptions and digital publishing services. Companies looking to expand their presence in educational sectors, particularly those capable of collaborating with large-scale institutions like Jisc, would find this tender advantageous. Furthermore, businesses specialising in managing framework agreements and providing seamless digital subscription services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Leveraging the open procurement process, this underscores the potential for diverse suppliers to engage in significant contract opportunities across the educational landscape.

## Notice

Call off via JISC

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract for Spring Nature Subscription and Publishing. Call off through Jisc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547864 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £801,129 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547864

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547864
  Award of Contract for Springer Nature Subscription and Publishing - Call off via JISC

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821415

## Provenance

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