Award

Digital Market Place

MHS HOMES GROUP

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28 May 2026 at 14:30

Award

14 May 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Digital Market Place" project, initiated by mhs homes group, has been concluded with the award of the contract. This tender involves the supply of office and stationery items primarily within the goods industry category, classified under CPV code 30192000. The procurement was handled through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £58,333, spans from 7th May 2026 to 6th May 2027, with the main deliveries expected in Chatham, England, postal code ME44LL. Key dates include the contract award on 24th April 2026, which was subsequently published on 14th May 2026. The buyer's contact, Liam Cochrane, can be reached at procurement@mhs.org.uk.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses, especially those in the office supplies sector with capabilities to fulfill framework agreements. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given that the procurement's suitability criteria explicitly support SME participation. However, it was awarded to Amazon, a large supplier, highlighting competition within the market. Companies equipped to deal in bulk corporate supplies and interested in engaging with public sector contracts may find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

Digital Market Place

Notice Description

Digital market place for corporate supplies of stationery and other office supplies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10ae7cd9-7e36-49b1-becb-71008f2aeec6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ee840-9c9b-49d6-a2a1-17f324f0fd23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHS HOMES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4LL
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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