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Official History of the Nuclear Deterrent Volume 3

CABINET OFFICE

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30 May 2024 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Official History of the Nuclear Deterrent Volume 3", valued at £229,473. This contract involves conducting research and producing text for the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent History Volume III. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st December 2026, with a tender deadline of 23rd May 2024. The buying organisation is the Cabinet Office located in London, England, and the industry category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services related to authorship. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in historical research, writing, and governmental publications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The outcome of this tender can lead to business growth and partnerships with the Cabinet Office, contributing to the authoritative literature on the UK's nuclear deterrent history.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Official History of the Nuclear Deterrent Volume 3

Notice Description

To conduct research and produce complete and cleared text for Volume III of the Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent. To be available for Ministers and senior Civil Servants to provide a fund of background evidence and expert advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3167ec44-d143-467d-9144-0bb83cb99001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea982f7-8db1-44e7-a27f-5b3e6340bcb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312210 - Services provided by authors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,473 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,473 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Further Information

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