Tender

Official Publisher for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently seeking an Official Publisher to manage the production and distribution of their paid publications. This tender falls under the publishing services industry and is classified as printed matter and related products (CPV Code: 22000000). The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 October 2021. The contract extends for five years, starting from 1 December 2021 and ending on 30 November 2026, with potential for extension or termination. Interested parties must register on the Department for Transport’s e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer, to submit bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing sector, particularly those equipped to handle the production of official documentation and related services. Given the scope of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in delivering high-quality publishing services. Companies should have the capability to manage production costs while ensuring that profits are generated from the sale of the publications, as required by the contract terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Official Publisher for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Notice Description

The MCA has a requirement to appoint a publisher to produce the 'official version' of the MCA's publications. The successful tenderer will be known as the 'MCA Official Publisher' and will be required to reproduce, publish and distribute these MCA publications. The publications will be produced at the 'Official Publisher's' own expense with the outlay and profit recoverable from the sale of the publication. 'Official publications' includes all 'paid-for' publications such as record books, guidance and mandatory documentation. It does not include MCA's safety leaflets etc which we print ourselves and which are free to members of the public. The contract will be for 5 years unless extended or terminated. To bid, tenderers must register on the Department For Transport's e-sourcing portal (Jaggaer) and navigate to ITT 529.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b3dc87-a05a-4b5b-a4e1-b02be35cefc2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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