Award

Concession Contract - The Gazette

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2024 at 08:08

Tender

02 Nov 2023 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives is seeking a Concessionaire for a contract to deliver The Gazette, a daily printed publication, a website, and a data service. The procurement process involves two stages evaluating potential Concessionaires' capabilities and proposals. The contract period is 5 years with a total estimated value of £50,000,000.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the publishing services industry to compete for a lucrative contract to manage and operate The Gazette platform. Companies with expertise in print services, customer support, business analysis, and new business development would be well-suited to participate. The evaluation criteria focus on quality, financial return, and social value, providing a comprehensive assessment of proposals for this concession contract.

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Notice Title

Concession Contract - The Gazette

Notice Description

Concession Contract - The Gazette. Specification described in original tender notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Concession Contract - The Gazette. Specification described in original tender notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04113e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021567-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

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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