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title: "Provision of print, publication, distribution and future updating of the new Charities SORP"
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# Provision of print, publication, distribution and future updating of the new Charities SORP

Buyer: THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52aad527-179c-4f92-9984-af2b25b0602b

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## Summary

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is seeking tenders for the provision of print, publication, distribution, and future updating of the new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). This procurement falls under the publications category, specifically related to accounting services and printing services. The open tender process, which allows for competitive bids, is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 28th August 2018. The contract is expected to start on 17th December 2018 and will run for three years, concluding on 16th December 2021, covering the delivery addresses across the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, publishing, and accounting services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions, such as printing and distribution services, along with technical drafting capabilities for charity accounting frameworks, will be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, successful bidders can enhance their market presence and demonstrate their commitment to contributing to the charitable sector in the UK.

## Notice

The Charities SORP provides a common framework for charity accounting across the UK - ensuring a single set of accounts meets the requirements of each of the devolved administrations of the UK and the RoI. It also forms the basis of best practice charity accounting in the Republic of Ireland. The contract may be let as a single contract covering Lot 1 and Lot 2 or as two separate contracts for each Lot. - Lot 1 involves the provision of a printing, publishing, and distribution service. - Lot 2 is for the provision of a full secretariat and technical drafting service for a revised SORP edition and development of the next SORP. Please refer to ITT documentation for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d0730c-0675-4b20-b2b2-b6b35460d355 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2018 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d0730c-0675-4b20-b2b2-b6b35460d355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d0730c-0675-4b20-b2b2-b6b35460d355
  11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24180442-508b-483b-ae7f-5ee2d1cb1e8c
  Invitation to Tender SORP

## Notice URLs

- http://www.charitysorp.org

## Provenance

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