Tender

Proofreading and Editorial Services

HOME OFFICE

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Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a tender for "Proofreading and Editorial Services" aimed at supporting the Home Office Analysis and Insight (HOAI) team in producing various government publications. This tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 4th October 2021. The contract, which is expected to commence on 14th October 2021, will last for 36 months with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing interested suppliers to submit their bids without restrictions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in proofreading and editorial services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers that can demonstrate relevant experience in handling government publications and offer a range of editorial services are well-suited to compete. The contract will be awarded to two separate suppliers, allowing for collaborative opportunities and potential for sustained business growth over the duration of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proofreading and Editorial Services

Notice Description

Home Office Analysis and Insight (HOAI) works to ensure that Home Office policy and operational delivery are properly supported by effective evidence and analysis, in order to inform and improve policy development, implementation and operational effectiveness. HOAI produces a range of documents for publication on the Government Website (GOV.UK).These documents require specialist preparation including proofreading and editorial work. The services required to support this activity are: * Basic proofreading and copy editing. * Complex technical editing, formatting using templates. * Writing and project management. HOAI requires potential providers to provide proofreading and editorial services for the preparation of government publications on an ad-hoc/as required basis. Potential providers are required to outline their experience in this type of work as part of their bid proposal. To participate in this opportunity, you must first register your organisation to the Home Office eSourcing portal through which this tender will be run, the link is: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Please note from this home page the details of the eSourcing Helpdesk should you have issues with registration or submitting a response once the tender is live. Please ensure that you complete registration to the portal AND confirm your successful registration by emailing HOSprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than 17:00, Tuesday 14th September 2021. Please in the subject line of your email reference "C21759". When the tender is ready to be published, you'll receive an automated alert and be able to enter the tender tool to respond to this opportunity. The contract is for 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months (time only). Additional information: The procurement exercise will offer contracts to 2 suppliers; these 2 suppliers will work separately of each other and report to HOAI; both suppliers should be able to provide the services set out in the Requirement. The work will be allocated as evenly as possible to the 2 suppliers, however, as this is a call off contract, no volume of work is guaranteed. Where a supplier is unable to accept work due to capacity issues, this will then be offered to the other supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d04a4e-e10f-4d32-a1dd-5a51093d3050
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2021 - 13 Oct 2024 3-4 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
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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