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Contract Information Class 1

Reference Number POL-32960 (2026-2028)
Amount Payable Greater than $150,000.00
Approximately EUR$255,002.99. Note exact costs are subject to rate of currency conversion
Effective Date 01/01/2026
Completion Date 31/12/2028
Name and business address of the contractor
Springer Nature - Tiergartenstrasse 15-17 Heidelberg 69121 Germany
Particulars of the project to be undertaken, the goods or services to be provided or real property to be leased/transferred Springer Nature CAUL Read & Publish Subscription
Details of any related body corporate or private sector entity who will be involved in carrying out any of the contractor’s obligations or receive a benefit.
Are there any provisions under which the amount payable may be varied? Yes
Amount Payable Variation Clauses Master Agreement: Clauses: 1, 3 & 4
Can the contract be renegotiated? Yes
Renegotiation Clauses Master Agreement: Clause 4
Did the contract involve a tender process? No
Description of any provisions under which the contractor is to receive payment for providing operational or maintenance services N/A

Contract Information Class 2

Is there a transfer of significant assets to the State? No
Is there a transfer of significant assets to the contractor? No
Has any cost-benefit analysis been undertaken by UOW? Yes
Cost Benefit Analysis Results Annual review of cost-per-use and return-on-investment.
Was a public sector comparator used? No
Did the contractor provide a base case financial model? No
If relevant, provide details of how risk is to be apportioned between the parties. N/A
Have there been any significant guarantees or undertakings between the parties? No
Other Key Elements General Terms and Conditions for Electronic Products: Clause 8. Confidentiality.