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title: "INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR Exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' Examination"
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# INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR Exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' Examination

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7c5a1f-531c-46a8-8a02-a06fe0484c10

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited is seeking quotations for the exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals related to the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations and the National Investigators' Examination. This opportunity falls under the publishing services category (CPV 79970000). The tender, initiated on 12th May 2021, has a submission deadline of 14th June 2021 at 16:00hrs and is part of a limited procurement process categorised as a competitive quotation below threshold. Successful bidders will enter into a contract running from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, with a total estimated value of £15,000. The delivery of contracts will take place at the specified address in Coventry, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the publishing sector. Businesses that have experience in producing educational materials or manuals, particularly in the field of legal examinations or law enforcement training, would be well-suited to compete. With a strong emphasis on quality and reasonable pricing, suppliers that can demonstrate high standards in their submissions are likely to succeed in this competitive environment, thus fostering growth in the publishing domain associated with police training and promotions.

## Notice

You are invited by the College of Policing to quote for the provision of exclusive rights to publish College Endorsed Manuals for the National Police Promotions Framework Step Two Legal Examinations (Sergeant and Inspector) and the National Investigators' Examination detailed in the attached brief documentation. Your quotation must be received by Monday 14th June 2021, 16:00hrs. It is the responsibility of all suppliers to ensure that their quotation response is received no later than the appointed time. The College of Policing may undertake not to consider quotations received after that time. The College of policing is not bound to accept the lowest priced or any quote and shall not be bound to accept the supplier as sole supplier. Prices quoted shall remain firm for the duration of the contract. Value Added Tax (VAT) should be shown separately and the VAT registration number given. The quotation will be evaluated using the following criteria and weightings: Evaluation Criteria Weighting Quality 60% Price 40% By providing us with a quotation you agree to be bound by the College of Policing Terms and Conditions that can be viewed on this link. http://www.college.police.uk/About/Procurement/Documents/Purchase_Order_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf These Terms and Conditions will apply to any contract awarded to you after you have provided us with your quotation. Enquiries and returns regarding this Invitation to Quote should be addressed via email to: CPU.Tenders@college.pnn.police.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebb32d3-3c4a-4455-873b-db2c45b5ae79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Dunsmore |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebb32d3-3c4a-4455-873b-db2c45b5ae79
- 12 May 2021 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafe4164-6e17-4d61-a853-f66a7acd02e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebb32d3-3c4a-4455-873b-db2c45b5ae79
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafe4164-6e17-4d61-a853-f66a7acd02e9
  12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4afede9f-ea34-43a6-b7ed-60425b41a804
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2c60138-2032-417c-bfdf-474f5d75d6ef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6561e120-b310-46fc-85bd-c126b6f1e22f

## Notice URLs

- http://www.college.police.uk/About/Procurement/Documents/Purchase_Order_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
- https://collegenet.college.police.uk

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