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26 Jan 2017 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, overseeing a Framework Agreement for the supply of medals and insignia, valued at £1,350,000. This procurement falls under the category of goods and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 17th February 2016 and is set to conclude on 15th February 2019. The framework covers delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production of metals and insignia, particularly those that can meet the quality standards associated with royal presentations. Suitable competitors could range from SMEs with specialised capabilities to larger manufacturing firms that possess the necessary experience in similar contracts. The potential for contract extensions beyond the specified end date may also provide further avenues for sustained business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Medals and Insignia

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (Agent) has put in place a Framework Agreement for use by the Contracting Authority (Cabinet Office (including Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood)) for the supply of medals and insignia, which are presented by or on behalf of The Queen. Additional information: This procurement was managed electronically via the Agent's e-Sourcing Suite. Please note: a) All contract values stated in this Notice are estimates as none of the successful suppliers have been guaranteed a specific minimum value of business through this Framework Agreement. b) It is possible for this Framework Agreement to be extended beyond the Contract End Date stated in this Notice. Any period of extension or combined extensions will be continuous and will not exceed a period of 12 months. c) Redactions within Framework Agreements are based on FOIA Exemption S43 (Commercial Interest). d) Framework Agreements have been provided as zipped files to meet current maximum limits on the size of attachments that can be uploaded onto Contracts Finder. These maximum size limits are in the process of being increased.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ff16a49-1c8c-4541-a144-f5fd53c5b153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1208b62-e0db-4221-9cca-ef90cec5084d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18512000 - Coins and medals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2016 - 16 Feb 2019 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Arthus Bertrand

Cleave & Company Ltd

Firmin & Sons Ltd

Spink & Son Limited

The Royal Mint

Thomas Fattorini Ltd

Toye, Kenning & Spencer Limited

Worcestershire Medal Service Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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