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    ContractsNERC Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreement
    Awarded contract

    NERC Springer Nature Read and Publish Agreement

    Awarded
    €66.2k
    Published 2 Nov 2026

    UKRI is providing one-year read and publish open access to Springer Nature research journals under a managed supplier agreement.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 2 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €66.2k
    Published 2 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €66,201
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • JS
      JISC Services Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    2 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is offering a one-year read and publish open access agreement with Springer Nature for research journals. This opportunity provides researchers with access to read Springer Nature's research journal collection while enabling open access publishing rights. The agreement supports open science initiatives by allowing institutions to both access and publish research through this major academic publisher. Suppliers should note this is a managed service appointment focused on facilitating open access publishing and journal access for the UK research community.

    Track record

    31 awards · 26 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 31 contracts to 26 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Energy Systems Catapult service Ltd5× · 16%
    2. Puntios Ltd2× · 6%
    3. Automated Building & Energy Controls Ltd1× · 3%
    4. JISC Services Limited1× · 3%
    5. Creative Economy Team Ltd1× · 3%
    6. ERF 2027 Limited1× · 3%

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    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-079571

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    Sector
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