Tender

United Kingdom-London Printed Matter and related Products Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials

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20 Sep 2017 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Home Office for the supply of printed matter and related products, specifically Life in the UK test preparation materials. This tender is currently active, with an end date for submissions set for 23rd October 2017. The total contract value is approximately £3.5 million, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an OJEU Services Concession.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production of educational materials, especially those who specialise in printed materials or digital content creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational publishing, as well as companies experienced in the preparation of test-related resources, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help enhance their visibility and expand their operations within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

United Kingdom-London Printed Matter and related Products Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials

Notice Description

Applicants seeking settlement or citizenship in the UK are required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of life in the UK and this is met by taking a Life in the UK test. This concession is concerned with supply official Life in the UK test preparation products, which currently include the Life in the UK handbook, companion products and digitised versions of the same. Additional information: Please go to the Concession notice for instructions on how to register your interest and access the procurement documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66c5ec-c9c6-45e0-acce-3de69638f3d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - OJEU Services Concession
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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