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Notes Educational Material Distribution and Storage

BANK OF ENGLAND

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Notes Educational Material Distribution and Storage" was conducted by the Bank of England, involving the management and distribution of hardcopy banknote educational materials, with storage ahead of distribution. This contract falls under the "Banknotes" industry category, classified by CPV code 22430000. The service is to be performed in London, England, at postal code EC2R 8AH. The procurement process, which followed a limited method through competitive quotation, concluded with the award stage on 13 March 2025, following the tender deadline set for 3 January 2025. The contract agreement runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, with an award value of £119,870.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement details favouring SME suitability. Businesses skilled in logistics and distribution, especially with experience in handling printed materials, would be well-positioned to compete for such tenders in the future. The awarded contract went to Granby Marketing Services, a firm identified as an SME, showcasing opportunities for enterprises of a similar scale to collaborate with significant buyers like the Bank of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notes Educational Material Distribution and Storage

Notice Description

To manage the distribution of all orders received for hardcopy banknote educational materials, including storage of large volumes of these materials ahead of distribution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30d7a4d1-08ee-4149-a5b1-06d07644ff09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570445df-5220-4b6e-bd07-59563bfbe9c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22430000 - Banknotes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,870 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,870 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fm.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANBY MARKETING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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