---
title: "Queens Jubilee Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e5ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2022-01-11"
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# Queens Jubilee Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e5ca

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education (DfE), pertains to the creation of a commemorative book celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, titled "Queens Jubilee Commemorative Book on the Queens Reign." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically printed books, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 28th October 2021, during which the DfE sought an experienced contractor for publishing and distribution. The contract was awarded on 14th December 2021, with a total value of approximately £11,993,888.72, and it is active until 29th July 2022, encompassing delivery across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in publishing, printing, and educational materials. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality printed books and those capable of managing large-scale distribution projects are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on creativity and educational focus in the commemorative book offers a unique chance for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and align their proposals with the DfE’s vision for this noteworthy initiative.

## Notice

This Find the Tender Notice is linked to itt_909 - ITT - Queens Jubilee Book. The Department for Education (DfE) was seeking to appoint a suitably experienced single contractor to procure a potential contractor to publish and distribute a commemorative book to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This is to notify after reviewing all the bids received and on successful completion of standstill period the contract has been awarded on 14th December 2021 to DK Books against their tendered bid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Education (DfE) was seeking to appoint a suitably experienced single contractor to procure a potential contractor to publish and distribute a commemorative book to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000819-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,993,888 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORLING KINDERSLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### 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
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 22:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000819-2022
- 4 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027757-2021
- 30 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024373-2021
- 28 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024154-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

## Provenance

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