--- title: "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b485" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b485" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b485.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b485.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-05-24" --- # Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b485 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b485) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b485.json) ## Summary The Department for Education in the UK is initiating a public procurement process for a project titled "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign" under the goods category, specifically involving printed books. This early engagement notice, published on 24 May 2021, is part of the planning stage to gather market feedback before formally calling for tenders. The project aims for completion and delivery of the book to primary schools by May 2022, with a related market engagement webinar scheduled for 28 May 2021. Interested suppliers must register on the DfE procurement portal to express their interest by 0900 on the day of the event. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing, printing, and education resources sectors. Companies specialised in producing educational materials or commemorative publications may find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term partnerships with the Department for Education, as successful bidders may also have avenues for developing teaching resources related to the Jubilee celebrations. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to participate in the market engagement to align their offerings with the needs of the contracting authority. ## Notice The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement. It is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended as an information-gathering exercise. 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. As part of this, or as a separate contract, we also want to commission development of teaching resources for primary and secondary school teachers to assist them in delivering a lesson and/or assembly on the Queen and her reign in the run-up to Jubilee celebrations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement. It is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended as an information-gathering exercise. 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. As part of this, or as a separate contract, we also want to commission development of teaching resources for primary and secondary school teachers to assist them in delivering a lesson and/or assembly on the Queen and her reign in the run-up to Jubilee celebrations. This Find the Tender Notice is linked to contracts Finder Future Opportunity Notice for Early Supplier Engagement Event. 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. A market engagement webinar will be hosted by the DfE on Friday 28th of May, 2021 from 10-11am. Details of this webinar will be sent to interested parties following registration. Bidders who are not already registered on DfE procurement portal can register here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com When registered and signed in to Jaggaer you will need to express an interest in the opportunity to be able to access all relevant documentation, including the webinar pack. 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 28th May 2021, please express your interest by no later than 0900 on 28th May 2021. For any assistance required in registering please contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com This notice is a zero value PIN 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011539-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jun 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22110000 - Printed books - 22111000 - School books - 22120000 - Publications - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 24 May 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011539-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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