Award

Proof Reading Services

NHS RESOLUTION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2025 at 10:50

Award

07 May 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for proof reading services has been completed, commissioned by NHS Resolution, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract, under the industry category of proofreading services (CPV 79821100), moved into the award stage as of 12th May 2025. The services are to be delivered over a three-year period starting from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2028, highlighting an active engagement period with an overall value of £15,000. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, classified as below the threshold, allowing for a more selective bidding process due to the specific nature of the services required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria, which explicitly favours such businesses. Companies specialising in language services, detailed proofreading, and editorial work would find this contract beneficial for business growth and reputation building. Given its focus on proof reading, businesses with experience in serving healthcare organisations or government entities might have an advantageous position. The competitive nature of the limited procurement method suggests a keen emphasis on quality and reliability of the service provider, presenting an ideal situation for well-established SMEs in this niche service area.

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Notice Title

Proof Reading Services

Notice Description

Proof Reading Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f75051e-7e37-4fe7-bc93-e9ab3010c706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bb191b-3223-4605-92ca-58a31eb243e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79821100 - Proofreading services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2028 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
NHS RESOLUTION
Contact Name
Procurement & Contracts
Contact Email
nhsr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINDLEMIX COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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