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title: "CCZW17A09-C1 - The Provision of Proofreading Services"
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# CCZW17A09-C1 - The Provision of Proofreading Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ad7731-8f1d-4612-ac64-1b096b0f0011

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a public procurement process titled "CCZW17A09-C1 - The Provision of Proofreading Services," classified under the CPV code for proofreading services. This tender, which has now completed the award stage, involved an open procurement method where the contract was awarded on 28 September 2017. The contract period commenced on 1 October 2017 and will extend until 30 September 2020. Successful suppliers include Final Draft Publishing Ltd and Linda Zealey Editorial Services. The contract has a total value of £45,000 and encompasses delivery across several regions, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the proofreading and editorial services sector. Businesses specialising in language services, editing, and quality assurance of written content will find this tender especially relevant. By participating in such tenders, these businesses can expand their client base, establish long-term relationships with public sector entities, and enhance their reputation through delivering high-quality services.

## Notice

This work was awarded to two separate suppliers (Final Draft Publishing LTD and Linda Zealey Editorial Services) on a call off basis. The work will be split between the two 'as evenly as possible', but no volumes of work can be guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b421a9af-3258-41a4-a1f4-aa3dcbed869c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FINAL DRAFT PUBLISHING; LINDA ZEALEY WRITING & EDITORIAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79821100 - Proofreading services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2017 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b421a9af-3258-41a4-a1f4-aa3dcbed869c
- 24 Nov 2017 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9dcbac-c92a-41e4-ac0b-1774a62b00d8
- 24 Nov 2017 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b421a9af-3258-41a4-a1f4-aa3dcbed869c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b421a9af-3258-41a4-a1f4-aa3dcbed869c
  24th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9dcbac-c92a-41e4-ac0b-1774a62b00d8
  24th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e00745c-a4ff-4c31-b922-fb4f0ddf70c1
  CCZW17A09 - Final Draft Publishing LTD Agreement Annex v1.0 [REDACTED]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8cd922e-e1ab-4210-8d9f-fdeb22f6cd72
  CCZW17A09 - Final Draft Publishing LTD Award Letter v1.0 [REDACTED]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6caa9db7-b3de-4467-948b-dd9de582a7f5
  CCZW17A09 - Linda Zealey Editorial Services Agreement Annex v1.0 [REDACTED]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6167a7c1-9909-4d72-b60c-d0a8543a984c
  CCZW17A09 - Linda Zealey Editorial Services Award Letter v1.0 [REDACTED]

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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