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title: "V&A Magazine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71aa15dd-60e6-4fa1-845f-5d662c2a5029"
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buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
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# V&A Magazine

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71aa15dd-60e6-4fa1-845f-5d662c2a5029

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is inviting proposals for the design, content production, and printing of the V&A Magazine, which also includes the development of an online version. This open tender is classified under publishing services (CPV: 79970000) and is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting tenders is 13 April 2020 at 12:00, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 September 2020 and run until 31 August 2025. The project is based in London, United Kingdom, and encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and design sectors, particularly those with capabilities in magazine production and digital content creation. Companies equipped to handle both print and online formats will find this tender well-suited to their strengths, allowing them to showcase innovative designs and effective content strategies. The requirement for a triannual publication cycle also suggests a steady flow of work, ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 30 March 2020 Time: 12:00 Read New: 13 April 2020 Time: 12:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The V&A is seeking proposals for the design, content and production and printing of the V&A magazine and the introduction of an online version. The magazine is expected to be published 3 times a year in June, October and February.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00298bc-c161-4b9d-95ad-eeb6e0a8ab65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 10:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00298bc-c161-4b9d-95ad-eeb6e0a8ab65
- 2 Mar 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00298bc-c161-4b9d-95ad-eeb6e0a8ab65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00298bc-c161-4b9d-95ad-eeb6e0a8ab65
  26th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kensington:-Publishing-services./ZANUM6C47K
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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