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title: "Venice Biennale 2020 - British Pavilion Exhibition Catalogue Printing Brief"
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# Venice Biennale 2020 - British Pavilion Exhibition Catalogue Printing Brief

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9426d15-b4ca-4895-b4ee-570c11376b1b

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## Summary

The British Council is inviting tenders for the “Venice Biennale 2020 - British Pavilion Exhibition Catalogue Printing Brief”, with a focus on the printing of 1,000 copies of the official exhibition catalogue for the British Pavilion at the Architecture Biennale 2020. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 6 December 2019. The project falls under the printed matter and related products industry category, and the deliveries will be made to locations in both the UK and Italy. Bidders are encouraged to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in this limited competitive quotation process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for printers and related service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality printing services. Companies that specialise in printing materials for exhibitions, catalogues, and marketing collateral would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business’s portfolio and provide valuable experience in international projects, especially in the cultural sector.

## Notice

The appointed Printer will work closely with the Senior Project Manager Venice, the British Pavilion Commissioners, the Curators (Unscene Architecture Ltd),an external graphic designer and an external editor appointed by the British Council. The appointed Printer will be responsible for: - Repro and print - 1,000 copies of the official exhibition catalogue for the British Pavilion in the Architecture Biennale (2020) to be delivered as follows: - Delivery of 250 catalogues to British Council: 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN, UK - Delivery of 750 catalogues to Padliglione Gran Bretagne, Viale Giardini Pubblici, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy - Optional re-prints of 500 and 1,000, by request Additional information: Bidders should register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbc046d-2c0a-4fe7-a846-db9652c3e8f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2019 - 12 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BN |
| 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 |

## 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
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbc046d-2c0a-4fe7-a846-db9652c3e8f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbc046d-2c0a-4fe7-a846-db9652c3e8f5
  26th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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