--- title: "REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING, PACKAGING AND DELIVERY OF TEXTBOOKS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED" published: "2021-11-10" --- # REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING, PACKAGING AND DELIVERY OF TEXTBOOKS Buyer: MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e202b2d7-e20f-4ccc-9f31-22d9c1aac373.json) ## Summary The current public procurement process is initiated by Mott MacDonald Limited on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, titled "Request for Proposals for Printing, Packaging and Delivery of Textbooks". This contract falls within the goods category, specifically involving printed materials, and is located in Malawi. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 19th November 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th November 2021 and will extend until 10th January 2022, with a projected contract value of £210,000, and a minimum bid threshold of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for printing and publishing businesses, particularly those specialised in educational materials and logistics. Given the scale of the project involving the distribution of over 162,000 printed materials to various educational institutions across multiple regions in Malawi, companies with expertise in high-volume printing, packaging, and efficient delivery capabilities are encouraged to submit proposals. The involvement of a well-established buyer like Mott MacDonald Limited further underscores the potential for successful partnerships and expanded business opportunities within the education sector. ## Notice Mott MacDonald Limited (MM) trading as Cambridge Education, acting on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), for the Malawi, National Numeracy Programme, is soliciting proposals from printers for the pilot phase of the programme, for the printing and distribution of 157,967 learner books, 2,463 teacher guides, 1,942 teacher participants work books and 2,463 lesson planning books. The printed books will be delivered to 19 zonal educational offices for the teacher trainings and 228 schools in the Northern, Central and Southern regions. Bid submission emails must bear the subject line "REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING, PACKAGING AND DELIVERY OF PILOT MATERIALS IN MALAWI. RFP No. MMB/26/10/2021" and addressed to the email textbookprocurement_nnpmalawi@mottmac.com for the attention of Valentine Njoroge. Please note that the offers must be submitted by 19th November. If clarification is needed, don't hesitate to send your questions via the email textbookprocurement_nnpmalawi@mottmac.com before the 12th November, MM will do all efforts to answer as soon as possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa7598b-da80-48dc-8e61-08b3dcdce3a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 10 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | 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 | MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 2EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa7598b-da80-48dc-8e61-08b3dcdce3a0 - 10 Nov 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa7598b-da80-48dc-8e61-08b3dcdce3a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa7598b-da80-48dc-8e61-08b3dcdce3a0 10th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c3bb412-c796-4104-a53f-d4851dfc0be0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7444adf-2118-493e-b08c-ad74a8c06480 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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