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title: "Official Publisher for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Official Publisher for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90077ac5-3805-42f7-b171-c83bdcb17312

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently seeking an Official Publisher to manage the production and distribution of their paid publications. This tender falls under the publishing services industry and is classified as printed matter and related products (CPV Code: 22000000). The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 October 2021. The contract extends for five years, starting from 1 December 2021 and ending on 30 November 2026, with potential for extension or termination. Interested parties must register on the Department for Transport’s e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer, to submit bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing sector, particularly those equipped to handle the production of official documentation and related services. Given the scope of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in delivering high-quality publishing services. Companies should have the capability to manage production costs while ensuring that profits are generated from the sale of the publications, as required by the contract terms.

## Notice

The MCA has a requirement to appoint a publisher to produce the 'official version' of the MCA's publications. The successful tenderer will be known as the 'MCA Official Publisher' and will be required to reproduce, publish and distribute these MCA publications. The publications will be produced at the 'Official Publisher's' own expense with the outlay and profit recoverable from the sale of the publication. 'Official publications' includes all 'paid-for' publications such as record books, guidance and mandatory documentation. It does not include MCA's safety leaflets etc which we print ourselves and which are free to members of the public. The contract will be for 5 years unless extended or terminated. To bid, tenderers must register on the Department For Transport's e-sourcing portal (Jaggaer) and navigate to ITT 529.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b3dc87-a05a-4b5b-a4e1-b02be35cefc2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b3dc87-a05a-4b5b-a4e1-b02be35cefc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b3dc87-a05a-4b5b-a4e1-b02be35cefc2
  17th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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