Award

711440452 - STEM Activity Books-CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 14:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a contracting process regarding the procurement of STEM Activity Books, titled "711440452 - STEM Activity Books-CAN". This process falls under the industry category of Desktop publishing services (CPV: 79553000). The contract has been awarded to RESEARCH TOOLKIT LIMITED, based in Lincoln, England. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, due to its below-threshold value of £34,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th October 2024, the contract period starting on 23rd October 2024, and concluding on 31st March 2025. The primary location for delivery is South West, United Kingdom, with the postal code BS34 8JH. This procurement stage is now in the Award phase as of 11th December 2024.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The awarded contract for desktop publishing services, specifically geared towards the production of STEM activity books, invites businesses with expertise in desktop publishing and educational materials to engage. Organisations looking to provide innovative educational resources, particularly those in the desktop publishing sector, can benefit significantly from participating in tenders of similar nature, leveraging their capabilities to meet the ministry's requirements and establishing a reputation as a reliable supplier for public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

711440452 - STEM Activity Books-CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for DNO 372 STEM Activity Books

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9eff97e-1f4f-4c07-82eb-a496e3554961
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3db546-9a8c-41ed-b11a-9642d925dd4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79553000 - Desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jonathan Pople
Contact Email
jonathan.pople101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH TOOLKIT

Further Information

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