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title: "711440452 - STEM Activity Books-CAN"
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# 711440452 - STEM Activity Books-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9eff97e-1f4f-4c07-82eb-a496e3554961

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a contracting process regarding the procurement of STEM Activity Books, titled "711440452 - STEM Activity Books-CAN". This process falls under the industry category of Desktop publishing services (CPV: 79553000). The contract has been awarded to RESEARCH TOOLKIT LIMITED, based in Lincoln, England. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, due to its below-threshold value of £34,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16th October 2024, the contract period starting on 23rd October 2024, and concluding on 31st March 2025. The primary location for delivery is South West, United Kingdom, with the postal code BS34 8JH. This procurement stage is now in the Award phase as of 11th December 2024.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The awarded contract for desktop publishing services, specifically geared towards the production of STEM activity books, invites businesses with expertise in desktop publishing and educational materials to engage. Organisations looking to provide innovative educational resources, particularly those in the desktop publishing sector, can benefit significantly from participating in tenders of similar nature, leveraging their capabilities to meet the ministry's requirements and establishing a reputation as a reliable supplier for public sector clients.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for DNO 372 STEM Activity Books

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3db546-9a8c-41ed-b11a-9642d925dd4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH TOOLKIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79553000 - Desktop publishing services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3db546-9a8c-41ed-b11a-9642d925dd4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3db546-9a8c-41ed-b11a-9642d925dd4b
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cfb36c9-c4ef-4545-922e-53703c76951f
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