---
title: "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d59c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-08-16"
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# Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d59c

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## Summary

The Department for Education is planning to undertake a procurement exercise for the production of a commemorative book celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, specifically targeting primary school children. The project, titled "Queens Jubilee - Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign," is classified under the goods category for printed books (CPV code 22110000). The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a deadline for expressions of interest in attending a market engagement webinar set for 1:00 pm on 26th August 2021. The completed books are expected to be delivered to schools by May 2022, and the procurement process aims to gather supplier feedback on the book's specifications through initial market engagement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the publishing, printing, and educational materials sectors to get involved and grow. Companies that specialise in producing printed children's books, as well as those offering printing and delivery services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this early market consultation allows potential bidders to refine their proposals in accordance with the Department for Education's requirements and contribute to a significant national celebration.

## Notice

Second Market Engagement Event - 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. We are keen to receive feedback from suppliers on our proposed specification of the book, and we will be hosting a second market engagement webinar on Thursday 26 August 2021 from 2.00-3.00pm. Details of this webinar will be sent to interested parties following registration.

### 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. We are keen to receive feedback from suppliers on our proposed specification of the book, and we will be hosting a second market engagement webinar on Thursday 26 August 2021 from 2.00-3.00pm. Details of this webinar will be sent to interested parties following registration. 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. 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 26th August 2021, please express your interest by no later than 1300 on 26th August 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/020014-2021 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 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

- 16 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020014-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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