Tender

Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

15 May 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has initiated a tender for "Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services" aimed at enhancing the written communications of the authority. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically related to business, professional, and specialist organisations, with a focus on proofreading services. The tender is currently in the planning stage and is set to close on 30 May 2017, with a contract period beginning on 2 June 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2018. The services will be delivered to locations in West Midlands and London, with a estimated contract value ranging from £10,000 to £20,000. The procurement method is through an open procedure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in editorial and proofreading services. Businesses that possess strong capabilities in collaboration, adherence to established guidelines, and editing technical documents would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies interested in supporting governmental communications and enhancing the public sector's written outputs can leverage this opportunity to gain valuable experience and foster growth.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services

Notice Description

The scope of the project includes: Collaborating with project manager and programme team to define scope of communications support required (as set out below): Agreeing production timetable. Providing copy, stylistic and developmental editing of Ofwat publications. This can include but is not restricted to correcting errors such as misspellings, typographical errors, miss-numbering or mislabelling, word usage, punctuation, identifying deviations, checking for conformity and consistency, and rewriting and restructuring text. Using technical expertise and a wide range of composing and editing tools as required. Working to Ofwat templates and guidelines. Our corporate visual identity guide outlines our visual style and approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3161c33b-3afe-4afd-9e2b-677da4c9cbf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f57d17c-590e-4f78-a9a9-79083cba7e97
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79821100 - Proofreading services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1216447534

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-3161c33b-3afe-4afd-9e2b-677da4c9cbf0-2017-05-15T17:45:06+01:00",
    "date": "2017-05-15T17:45:06+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-3161c33b-3afe-4afd-9e2b-677da4c9cbf0",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "MT197649",
        "title": "Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services",
        "description": "The scope of the project includes: Collaborating with project manager and programme team to define scope of communications support required (as set out below): Agreeing production timetable. Providing copy, stylistic and developmental editing of Ofwat publications. This can include but is not restricted to correcting errors such as misspellings, typographical errors, miss-numbering or mislabelling, word usage, punctuation, identifying deviations, checking for conformity and consistency, and rewriting and restructuring text. Using technical expertise and a wide range of composing and editing tools as required. Working to Ofwat templates and guidelines. Our corporate visual identity guide outlines our visual style and approach.",
        "datePublished": "2017-05-15T17:45:06+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "98110000",
            "description": "Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79821100",
                "description": "Proofreading services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 10000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 20000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-05-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2017-06-02T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2018-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f57d17c-590e-4f78-a9a9-79083cba7e97",
                "datePublished": "2017-05-15T17:45:06+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.",
                "url": "http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY142670"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-1230",
            "name": "Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Centre City Tower, 7 Hill Street",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B5 4UA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lena Cluxton",
                "email": "lena.cluxton@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1216447534"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-1230",
        "name": "Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)"
    }
}