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title: "Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials"
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# Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92c4a961-a854-4ec1-b9b9-46fd8a185614

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently concluded a public procurement process regarding the "Life in the UK Test Preparation Materials." This service concession, valued at £3,500,000, involves various aspects including production, printing, publication, warehousing, distribution, marketing, and promotion of official learning materials. The contract was awarded on 22 May 2018 and is set to run until 21 May 2023. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the services were categorised under printing and related services, with delivery required to multiple locations within the UK and abroad.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in media production, printing, and distribution, particularly those capable of handling large-scale service concessions. Companies that offer related services in marketing and advertising will also find prospects in this contract. As the Home Office is the contracting authority, suppliers focusing on public sector projects or with previous experience in government contracts, like WILLIAMS LEA, are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, which can foster growth and increase market presence.

## Notice

This notice has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts. Service concession for the Official Life in the UK Test Handbook & learning materials, covering production, printing, publication, warehousing, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion. Additional information: This notice has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts. This Service Concession has been awarded for the Official Life in the UK Test Handbook & learning materials, covering production, printing, publication, warehousing, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31ce5ff-ae53-46d0-8ff9-f894410c763f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2018 - 21 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER, LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAMS LEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2020 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31ce5ff-ae53-46d0-8ff9-f894410c763f
- 15 Jul 2020 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18260a7-3d72-4d17-bb37-ef49d58db177

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31ce5ff-ae53-46d0-8ff9-f894410c763f
  15th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18260a7-3d72-4d17-bb37-ef49d58db177
  15th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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