--- title: "Second Market Engagement Event ESEE; Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-09-02" --- # Second Market Engagement Event ESEE; Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6140bbf-e985-40ad-8a20-a53ae7f27b94.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Second Market Engagement Event ESEE; Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign." This initiative aims to produce a commemorative book for primary school children, to be completed and delivered by May 2022. A market engagement webinar is scheduled for 26 August 2021, allowing potential suppliers to provide feedback on the proposed specification. The engagement period concluded on 26 August 2021, and the procurement is classified under the CPV code for printed books, with relevant activities taking place primarily in Coventry, England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the publishing and educational services sectors, particularly those that can produce high-quality printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the initiative welcomes feedback from a broad range of suppliers. Companies interested in educational resources and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, enhancing their visibility and growth potential within the public sector. ## Notice Second Market Engagement Event - The purpose of this early engagement notice is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise to produce a Queen's Platinum Jubilee commemorative book for primary school children, for completion and delivery to schools by May 2022. We are keen to receive feedback from suppliers on our proposed specification of the book, and we will be hosting a second market engagement webinar on Thursday 26 August 2021 from 2.00-3.00pm. Details of this webinar will be sent to interested parties following registration. This contracts Finder Notice is linked to an Early Supplier Engagement Event and a PIN without call for competition. The contractor can be either one organisation, or a group of economic operators. We are keen to receive feedback from suppliers on our proposal and therefore we will be hosting a market engagement webinar. For information: Attendance at the market engagement events is not a pre-requisite for being able to submit a tender against this opportunity. If you are unable to attend the market engagement events, the information pack, along with slides and Q&A will be made available. If you would like to attend the market engagement webinar on Thursday 26 August 2021 please express your interest by no later than 1300 on Thursday 26 August 2021. For any assistance required in registering please contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com This contracts notice is a zero value notice for early market engagement. It is for information only and is not a call for competition. The Department for Education reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e61-ed1a-455a-89b5-2083a4abe055 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2021 at 12:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e61-ed1a-455a-89b5-2083a4abe055 - 16 Aug 2021 at 16:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631abbec-f6eb-481f-b2e9-727d80cd49a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e61-ed1a-455a-89b5-2083a4abe055 2nd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631abbec-f6eb-481f-b2e9-727d80cd49a0 16th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1582470f-25bf-480a-a8ec-9232bd4a9fdb n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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