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Provision of Book Publication and Fulfiment Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of Book Publication and Fulfilment Services," with a contract value of £16,782,078. This contract, classified under the Printed Matter and Related Products category, began on 11 March 2016 and is set to run for five years, concluding on 10 March 2021. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 26 November 2015. The delivery of services is expected to occur in Taunton, South West England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the publishing and fulfilment sectors, particularly those with experience in book production and distribution. Companies equipped to efficiently handle large-scale publication projects and fulfilment services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract could pave the way for additional contracts with the Ministry of Defence or other public sector entities, enhancing the visibility and growth potential for providers in the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Book Publication and Fulfiment Services

Notice Description

5 year Contract with options for the provision of book Publication and fulfilment services for the UKHO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c2d0301-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee500b8-8434-455a-b3a0-dded2c59052c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,782,078 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,782,078 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2016 - 10 Mar 2021 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATIMER TREND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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