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Official Publisher for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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03 Dec 2021 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process to appoint an official publisher for its publications, a role now awarded to The Stationery Office Ltd. This contract falls under the classification of printed matter and related products, specifically in the publishing services sector. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and the contract is set for a duration of five years, beginning on 1 December 2021 and ending on 30 November 2026. Bidders were required to submit their proposals by 15 October 2021 via the Department For Transport's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing, particularly those that can manage the production and distribution of printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in publishing services could find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, given the nature of the publications and the commercial recovery model through sales. This could lead to growth opportunities, especially for businesses with experience in producing government publications or related printed materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Official Publisher for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Notice Description

The MCA has a requirement to appoint a publisher to produce the 'official version' of the MCA's publications. The successful tenderer will be known as the 'MCA Official Publisher' and will be required to reproduce, publish and distribute these MCA publications. The publications will be produced at the 'Official Publisher's' own expense with the outlay and profit recoverable from the sale of the publication. 'Official publications' includes all 'paid-for' publications such as record books, guidance and mandatory documentation. It does not include MCA's safety leaflets etc which we print ourselves and which are free to members of the public. The contract will be for 5 years unless extended or terminated. To bid, tenderers must register on the Department For Transport's e-sourcing portal (Jaggaer) and navigate to ITT 529.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823e4700-a8fd-46f5-956b-6386870c60af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STATIONERY OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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