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Digital Post

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a "Digital Post" service under the procurement ID CN240205. The procurement process, now at the award stage, falls under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products," with additional services categorized as "Printing and related services." The contract, valued at £910,000, involves a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for digital mailroom operations, which has been undertaken through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6280 for Postal Services & Solutions. The contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with a potential extension for a further two years, if required. The project is located in Maidstone, Kent, with delivery addressed to ME14 1XQ.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and mailroom automation. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with Kent County Council's procurement strategy. Leveraging the Crown Commercial Services Framework allows the authority to streamline procurement while ensuring competitive participation. Companies with capabilities in software development, printing technologies, and logistics for mail management could find ample growth prospects by engaging with this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Post

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded a contract to PSL Print Management for CN240205 - Digital Post. Digital Post is a Software as a Service (SaaS) based Digital Post / Mailroom Solution which automates the acceptance, classification, printing, enveloping and distribution of outgoing mail through a mail delivery partner. This procurement was undertaken via Crown Commercial Services Framework - RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions. The initial term of the contract is 2 years, with an additional 2 year extension option available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04b9b988-56c1-4213-a72a-110f0a921ea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cab748e-9fd6-4c9a-9921-06a501e0ae99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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