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Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials

Home Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2020 at 17:43

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15 Jul 2020 at 17:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently concluded a public procurement process regarding the "Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials." This service concession, valued at £3,500,000, involves various aspects including production, printing, publication, warehousing, distribution, marketing, and promotion of official learning materials. The contract was awarded on 22 May 2018 and is set to run until 21 May 2023. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the services were categorised under printing and related services, with delivery required to multiple locations within the UK and abroad.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in media production, printing, and distribution, particularly those capable of handling large-scale service concessions. Companies that offer related services in marketing and advertising will also find prospects in this contract. As the Home Office is the contracting authority, suppliers focusing on public sector projects or with previous experience in government contracts, like WILLIAMS LEA, are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, which can foster growth and increase market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials

Notice Description

This notice has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts. Service concession for the Official Life in the UK Test Handbook & learning materials, covering production, printing, publication, warehousing, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion. Additional information: This notice has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts. This Service Concession has been awarded for the Official Life in the UK Test Handbook & learning materials, covering production, printing, publication, warehousing, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92c4a961-a854-4ec1-b9b9-46fd8a185614
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31ce5ff-ae53-46d0-8ff9-f894410c763f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20188 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2018 - 21 May 2023 Over 5 years
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
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Williams Lea Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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