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CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF LEGISLATION PUBLISHING SERVICES

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process for a concession agreement for the operation of legislation publishing services, classified under publishing services (CPV 79970000). The contract was awarded on 8th June 2023 to The Stationery Office Limited and spans from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2025. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure below the threshold, with a tender period that concluded on 8th June 2023. The services are to be delivered in Richmond, England at the address TW9 4DU.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. The awarded contract allows for stable, long-term engagement with a major governmental component, The National Archives. Businesses in the publishing services sector that specialise in legislative materials will find this contract particularly advantageous, providing a platform to establish or enhance their credentials in handling governmental publishing requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF LEGISLATION PUBLISHING SERVICES

Notice Description

CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF LEGISLATION PUBLISHING SERVICES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5777dcb4-c6b7-456f-99ae-ec1c9983ea48
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted Procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STATIONERY OFFICE

Further Information

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