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Concession Contract - The Gazette

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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AwardUpdate

27 Sep 2023 at 10:17

AwardUpdate

26 Jun 2023 at 08:39

Award

07 Jan 2020 at 13:29

TenderAmendment

29 Nov 2018 at 14:39

Tender

13 Nov 2018 at 09:59

Planning

10 Oct 2018 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is seeking a Concessionaire for The Gazette, a combination of publications including the London Gazette. The Concession Contract involves managing daily publication and the Gazette Platform. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from 2020-01-01 to 2024-12-31. The tender period ended on 2019-01-07. This presents an opportunity for businesses in printed matter, IT services, and recreational services.

This Concession Contract by The National Archives offers a lucrative opportunity for the right organisation to take over a thriving multi-million pound business. For businesses in printed matter, IT services, and recreational services, this contract provides a chance to deliver substantial returns under a five-year contract period. The procurement method being a selective competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold, businesses skilled in negotiation and service provision are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Concession Contract - The Gazette

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement Process is for The National Archives (TNA) to select a Concessionaire to deliver the Concession Contract for The Gazette, managing and delivering both the daily publication of The Gazette and the development, maintenance and operation of The Gazette Platform. TNA intends to award the Concession Contract for a period of five years. TNA requires the appointed Concessionaire to deliver the Concession Contract at NIL cost to TNA, and to also deliver a substantial royalty return to TNA throughout the Concession Contract period. The Gazette is a combination of three publications, the London Gazette, the Belfast Gazette and the Edinburgh Gazette. The Gazettes are official journals of record and the London Gazette is claimed to be the world's oldest continually printed newspaper. It has been 'published by Authority' since 1865, under the superintendence of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO). Today The Gazette is a daily printed publication, a website (https://thegazette.co.uk) and a data service. The printed edition provides a record of what was published on the website the previous business day. For the right organisation this a real opportunity to take over a thriving, sustainable, multi-million pound business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f35b49-4967-49ea-974a-d60469297f91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STATIONERY OFFICE

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