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title: "Official History of the Nuclear Deterrent Volume 3"
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# Official History of the Nuclear Deterrent Volume 3

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3167ec44-d143-467d-9144-0bb83cb99001

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Official History of the Nuclear Deterrent Volume 3", valued at £229,473. This contract involves conducting research and producing text for the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent History Volume III. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st December 2026, with a tender deadline of 23rd May 2024. The buying organisation is the Cabinet Office located in London, England, and the industry category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services related to authorship. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in historical research, writing, and governmental publications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The outcome of this tender can lead to business growth and partnerships with the Cabinet Office, contributing to the authoritative literature on the UK's nuclear deterrent history.

## Notice

To conduct research and produce complete and cleared text for Volume III of the Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent. To be available for Ministers and senior Civil Servants to provide a fund of background evidence and expert advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea982f7-8db1-44e7-a27f-5b3e6340bcb2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,473 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,473 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312210 - Services provided by authors

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea982f7-8db1-44e7-a27f-5b3e6340bcb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea982f7-8db1-44e7-a27f-5b3e6340bcb2
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5aa72373-3129-4fcc-9891-dfbe2ab24d5f

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