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The Stationary Office- Production of the KAVS Gazette Supplement

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, located at 100 Parliament Street, London, culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "The Stationary Office- Production of the KAVS Gazette Supplement." This contract resides within the services industry category, particularly focusing on publishing services. The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, marking the procurement stage as complete. The contract commenced on 13th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 13th January 2029. The total contract value is £12,281.36, with a gross amount of £10,195.30. The supplier awarded this contract is The Stationary Office, based in Norwich, England.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities particularly in the publishing services sector, catering to businesses capable of managing and executing high-profile publications like the King's Award for Voluntary Service Gazette Supplement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in publishing services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future, especially those keen on engaging with central government departments. Such opportunities can enhance business portfolios and establish expertise in governmental publishing projects, given the prestigious nature of the material involved.

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Notice Title

The Stationary Office- Production of the KAVS Gazette Supplement

Notice Description

Production of the King's award for voluntary service Gazette Supplement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STATIONARY OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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