--- title: "CCZW17A09 - Provision of Proofreading Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-08-16" --- # CCZW17A09 - Provision of Proofreading Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a41e3702-f2b0-4e30-b53e-0c614355151d.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently seeking bids for the contract titled "CCZW17A09 - Provision of Proofreading Services," which falls under the proofreading services industry category. This procurement is at the active tender stage, with proposals due by 12th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2017 and will run for three years, concluding on 30th September 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £90,000, with delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in editorial and proofreading services to expand their market presence. Businesses with relevant experience in handling government publications and a robust understanding of compliance requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. Registration on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite is necessary to participate, so interested parties should act promptly to secure their eligibility for this procurement process. ## Notice This procurement exercise is seeking two potential providers for the provision of editorial and proofreading services for the preparation of government publications for Home Office Science. Potential Providers are required to outline their experience in this type of work as part of their bid proposal. The procurement exercise will offer contracts to two suppliers; these two suppliers will work separately of each other and report to the Authority; both suppliers should be able to provide the services set out in the Requirement. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d90472-3cc1-4d2e-a1fc-a9167268dada | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79821100 - Proofreading services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2017 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d90472-3cc1-4d2e-a1fc-a9167268dada ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d90472-3cc1-4d2e-a1fc-a9167268dada 16th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dba806d-f79f-44e7-a727-9671105508ff CCZW17A09 Appendix A - Terms of Participation V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d56e2dd-58ca-4788-9585-2938df62238d CCZW17A09 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27965ad0-861e-4514-b94a-ab78b46c0eb0 CCZW17A09 Appendix C - Terms and Conditions for Services V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3ea4e6c-c059-42e3-9dff-e8e3b92bb778 CCZW17A09 Appendix D - Response Guidance V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5bfd055-5ef1-4fe5-b893-16ca1870f561 CCZW17A09 Appendix E - Pricing Schedule V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9e00815-3dd8-4e86-b34c-6964f72a03ff CCZW17A09 Appendix G - Style Guide - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55598a77-3172-4877-b8de-c55a1691fe6f CCZW17A09 Invitation To Tender - V1.0 ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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