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Proofreading contract 2022-23

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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14 Dec 2022 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office recently awarded a contract for proofreading services to Writers In Business. The contract titled "Proofreading contract 2022-23" had a value of £26,000 and was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract covers proofreading and light copyediting services for VFM reports, Insights, and Corporate work. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, with the tender period closing on September 1, 2022. The National Audit Office located in London, England is the buying organisation for this service procurement in the services sector.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the proofreading services industry to engage with the National Audit Office. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality proofreading and editing services, especially in the public sector context, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Writers In Business, the current contract awardee, exemplifies the type of SME that can successfully secure public procurement contracts within this category. As the contract progresses through the planning, tendering, and award stages, businesses can monitor key dates and deadlines to strategically position themselves for future opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Title

Proofreading contract 2022-23

Notice Description

Proofreading and light copyediting services for VFM reports, Insights, and Corporate work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebf7caf6-02a9-4e70-be7c-fa7e8251d89a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78c0bd3-3411-47b1-a8bf-c2f7efcd2821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79821100 - Proofreading services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Tania Khan
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WRITERS IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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