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DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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25 Jul 2017 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Bielefeld is seeking tenders for the publication of an illustrated book titled "British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication" to chronicle the history of British Forces in Germany from the end of World War II until 2019. This procurement falls within the publishing services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The tender period concluded on 27 June 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £65,000, runs from 28 June 2017 to 30 September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and printing sectors, particularly those experienced in producing high-quality illustrated publications. Companies with expertise in historical narrative construction, design, and marketing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, creative agencies that specialise in visual storytelling may find this procurement aligns with their capabilities, offering a chance to collaborate with a respected government entity on a culturally significant project.

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Notice Title

DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication

Notice Description

British Forces Germany have a requirement for the authorship and publication of an illustrated 'coffee table' book about the history of British Forces in Germany, covering the period from the end of the Second World War up to the expected departure from Germany in 2019. The requirement is for a single supplier to engage a suitable author to write the book, then to publish it. This requirement is being advertised as an 'Open Procedure' and therefore not seeking expressions of interest. If your organisation is interested in tendering for the requirement you will need to gain access to the 'Supporting Documentation' which contains the Invitation to Tender (ITT) under access code HH5J3WQ5VZ. Full details of how to apply and complete the ITT are contained within the ITT documentation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6ca45ae-7573-47d6-8c4c-2adc559a8990
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88920344-e284-473c-b3e6-a4365f941344
Current Stage
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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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIELEFELD
Postcode
BF1 0AP
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFILE BOOKS

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