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title: "Publishing Services"
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buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2018-06-08"
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# Publishing Services

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9812a62c-0437-4acb-ae46-6eb462feac07

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is currently seeking proposals for a tender titled "Publishing Services," which focuses on the rights to publish official editions of resources, including The Official Highway Code. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within publishing services, and is based in Nottingham, UK. The tender period is scheduled to end on 17th July 2018, with the contract duration starting from 1st October 2018 and concluding on 29th September 2023. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, attracting potential bidders to participate in this opportunity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in publishing services, particularly those with experience in producing educational materials and governmental resources. Businesses capable of handling bilingual publications in English and Welsh, alongside the requirements of the Driver and Vehicle Agency, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could foster growth for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and increase their presence within the UK governmental framework.

## Notice

Description of the procurement: This tender relates to the rights to publish, jointly with DVSA, the official editions of our resources and works, as well as The Official Highway Code in English and Welsh and The Highway Code for Northern Ireland. The customer for the Highway Code Northern Ireland will e be the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) an executive Agency of the Department for Infrastructure. The contracter will be required to invoice the DVA directly for their requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da5cc34-3653-4383-b98d-f60ab96f7f64 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da5cc34-3653-4383-b98d-f60ab96f7f64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da5cc34-3653-4383-b98d-f60ab96f7f64
  8th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Publishing-services./8F5SM525FU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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