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title: "DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication"
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# DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6ca45ae-7573-47d6-8c4c-2adc559a8990

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in Bielefeld is seeking tenders for the publication of an illustrated book titled "British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication" to chronicle the history of British Forces in Germany from the end of World War II until 2019. This procurement falls within the publishing services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The tender period concluded on 27 June 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £65,000, runs from 28 June 2017 to 30 September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and printing sectors, particularly those experienced in producing high-quality illustrated publications. Companies with expertise in historical narrative construction, design, and marketing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, creative agencies that specialise in visual storytelling may find this procurement aligns with their capabilities, offering a chance to collaborate with a respected government entity on a culturally significant project.

## Notice

British Forces Germany have a requirement for the authorship and publication of an illustrated 'coffee table' book about the history of British Forces in Germany, covering the period from the end of the Second World War up to the expected departure from Germany in 2019. The requirement is for a single supplier to engage a suitable author to write the book, then to publish it. This requirement is being advertised as an 'Open Procedure' and therefore not seeking expressions of interest. If your organisation is interested in tendering for the requirement you will need to gain access to the 'Supporting Documentation' which contains the Invitation to Tender (ITT) under access code HH5J3WQ5VZ. Full details of how to apply and complete the ITT are contained within the ITT documentation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88920344-e284-473c-b3e6-a4365f941344 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | BIELEFELD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 0AP |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFILE BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88920344-e284-473c-b3e6-a4365f941344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88920344-e284-473c-b3e6-a4365f941344
  25th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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