Scope
Reference
Proc3054
Description
Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with Springer Nature to give Jisc member institutions the right to subscribe to Springer Nature's online journals at preferential rates and publish open access articles in said journals. Members will have the option to choose between a read and publish agreement or a subscription read only agreement. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Springer Nature 2026-2028
Supplier
Contract value
- 72000000 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 10 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
SPRINGER NATURE LIMITED
- Companies House: 00785998
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDW-8426-QLNV
Tiergartenstrasse 15 - 17
Heidelberg
69121
Germany
Email: renee.reagon@springer.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Springer Nature 2026-2028
Contracting authority
JISC
- Companies House: 05747339
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government