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Publishing Services

HOME OFFICE

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21 Nov 2018 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently overseeing a public procurement process for "Publishing Services" to support the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). This tender is classified under the publishing services category (CPV: 79970000) and falls within the services procurement category. Interested parties can submit their bids before the deadline on 6 December 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 January 2019 and will run until 31 December 2019. This open procedure aims to engage a competent supplier with experience in delivering quality publishing projects for government or similarly high-profile clients.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in copy editing, proofreading, and related publishing tasks. Companies that have a strong track record in managing complex projects, demonstrate adherence to quality assurance processes, and are capable of working under tight deadlines will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance visibility and expand networks within the public sector, paving the way for further growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Publishing Services

Notice Description

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse ('the Inquiry') is seeking to commission a publishing services company to provide: - Copy editing of investigation and research reports and other Inquiry publications; - Proofreading of investigation and research reports and other Inquiry publications; - Related publishing services work as required (eg copywriting, plain language editing, illustration, layout, infographics, charts, tables etc.). The Inquiry is seeking to appoint a supplier with expertise in providing the above services. The supplier must have a proven track record of delivering ethical, high quality publishing projects for government or other high profile clients. They must also have the capacity to deliver the project within challenging timescales, be responsive to queries, and have the capacity to undertake robust quality assurance processes involving multiple review stages and internal authors. Experience with the subject matter and/or experience in working with government publications is required. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing commercial@iicsa.org.uk Your email must clearly state: the name/reference of this procurement the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details The IICSA will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. The IICSA is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b972c40e-a4c2-4050-b60f-a3e7fab9003b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a91b22-d34e-4727-94c0-aa023a86f9d4
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

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

CPV Codes

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
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
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
IICSA Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@iicsa.org.uk
Contact Phone
02921 674029

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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