--- title: "Publications - Editorial and Production Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL ARMOURIES" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Publications - Editorial and Production Management Services Buyer: ROYAL ARMOURIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51b80ca2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Royal Armouries is inviting tenders for editorial and production management services for a range of publications over an 18-month period. The procurement is classified under cultural services, particularly focusing on library and museum-related outputs. The tender, designated as RA-0108, is currently in the active tendering stage with expressions of interest due by 23:59hrs on 7 May 2015. The contract period is set to begin on 14 June 2015 and conclude on 31 December 2016. The delivery addresses span across regions in Yorkshire and the Humber, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in editorial, design, and production services, particularly those experienced in producing academic and children’s literature. Companies capable of delivering across multiple lots of this tender, while demonstrating sufficient capacity and relevant expertise, would be well-positioned to compete. The project encompasses diverse publication types, allowing businesses with a blend of creative and technical production capabilities to expand their operations through this contract. ## Notice Royal Armouries is seeking editorial and production management services to develop and deliver a number of publications over a period of 18 months. The contract being tendered is divided into three lots: LOT 1 Editorial, production management and typesetting services to develop and deliver academic publications for the Royal Armouries including two monographs, conference proceedings and the Royal Armouries Arms & Armour journal. A Royal Armouries style template to be provided. LOT 2 Editorial and production management services to develop and deliver general publications for the Royal Armouries including guidebooks, art book and our introduction to Arms & Armour series. Design and artworking for these publications to be carried out in-house. LOT 3 Concept, authorship, editorial and production management services for the design, development and delivery of publications for children for the Royal Armouries including children's guides for each of our three sites. Design for these publications will be outsourced. Prospective tenderers should be advised that those intending to apply for more than one Lot must demonstrate the necessary capacity and contingency as well as the relevant experience. Additional information: Expressions of interest for this tender are to be emailed to procurement@armouries.org.uk by 23:59hrs 07 May 2015. Please ensure your expression details the following information: - Tender ref. RA-0108, full company name, postal address, contact name and numbers, contact email address. Any expression of interest which does not include all the above information may be refused. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e4015a0-9031-48c1-9b42-e8a73913da83 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL ARMOURIES | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS10 1LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22120000 - Publications - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e4015a0-9031-48c1-9b42-e8a73913da83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e4015a0-9031-48c1-9b42-e8a73913da83 22nd April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalarmouries.org/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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