Award

Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

13 Jan 2022 at 12:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign," aimed at publishing and distributing a commemorative book for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This contract, awarded on 14th December 2021 to Dorling Kindersley Limited, involved an open procedure to solicit bids, with a total contract value of £11,993,888.72. The contract period runs from 14th December 2021 to 31st July 2022. The tender process concluded on 8th November 2021, and the primary industry category is printed books, with delivery expected to include locations such as the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing sector, particularly those specialising in printed materials, books, and related distribution services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities within public procurement, as their involvement is supported and valued in such contracts. The awarded contractor's experience may inspire other businesses to showcase their capabilities in large-scale publishing projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign

Notice Description

This Contract Finder Notice is linked to itt_909 - ITT - Queens Jubilee Book, dated 28th September 2021 The Department for Education (DfE) was seeking to appoint a suitably experienced single contractor to procure a potential contractor to publish and distribute a commemorative book to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This is to notify after reviewing all the bids received and on successful completion of standstill period the contract has been awarded on 14th December 2021 to DK Books against their tendered bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3726bac3-bba2-454f-857b-9db5f0e4cc00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f752e0-0600-43ea-b263-30b069582544
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,993,888 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,993,888 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

DORLING KINDERSLEY

Further Information

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