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title: "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign"
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# Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3726bac3-bba2-454f-857b-9db5f0e4cc00

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign," aimed at publishing and distributing a commemorative book for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This contract, awarded on 14th December 2021 to Dorling Kindersley Limited, involved an open procedure to solicit bids, with a total contract value of £11,993,888.72. The contract period runs from 14th December 2021 to 31st July 2022. The tender process concluded on 8th November 2021, and the primary industry category is printed books, with delivery expected to include locations such as the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing sector, particularly those specialising in printed materials, books, and related distribution services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities within public procurement, as their involvement is supported and valued in such contracts. The awarded contractor's experience may inspire other businesses to showcase their capabilities in large-scale publishing projects.

## Notice

This Contract Finder Notice is linked to itt_909 - ITT - Queens Jubilee Book, dated 28th September 2021 The Department for Education (DfE) was seeking to appoint a suitably experienced single contractor to procure a potential contractor to publish and distribute a commemorative book to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This is to notify after reviewing all the bids received and on successful completion of standstill period the contract has been awarded on 14th December 2021 to DK Books against their tendered bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f752e0-0600-43ea-b263-30b069582544 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,993,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,993,888 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | DORLING KINDERSLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f752e0-0600-43ea-b263-30b069582544

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f752e0-0600-43ea-b263-30b069582544
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f733510-40c0-4766-bff8-ae319a1e916d
  Contract Award Document (R)

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