Tender

Publishing Services

THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently conducting a tender process for Publishing Services, which involves the rights to publish official resources including the Highway Code, in both English and Welsh. The tender is active, with a total contract value of £26,500,000, and the contract period spans from 3rd October 2016 to 29th March 2019. The tender submission deadline was on 4th December 2015. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically identified as CPV code 79970000 for publishing services, and is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in publishing, content creation, or those able to collaborate with DVSA for the production of official documents and resources. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they may bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to the project. Engaging with this contract not only offers the potential for significant revenue but also enhances a company's profile through association with a high-profile governmental project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Publishing Services

Notice Description

This tender relates to the rights to publish, jointly with DVSA, the official editions of our resources and works, as well as The Official Highway Code in English and Welsh and The Northern Ireland Highway Code. The successful tenderer will also be allowed to develop, with DVSA's approval, new products and formats from DVSA's and Open Government Licence content. This includes writing or commissioning new content and, with agreement, may include working with external partners who are well placed to promote and disseminate the Standards in new and effective ways. The successful bidder will be granted a concession to trade in and promote publishing and associated products and activities in partnership with DVSA and using its brand, the Official Highway Code and other Crown copyright works, including those developed by the partnership. All intellectual properties in products developed by the partnership belong to DVSA except copyright, which belongs to The Queen's Printer and Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4177fff-d58a-4bed-85e7-d948afaa1b1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 29 Mar 2019 2-3 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
THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6LP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Hyson Green & Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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