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SC240052 - Print Services Framework

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2025 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking to establish a Print Services Framework to meet its external print requirements, ensuring competitive pricing through an online print ordering platform. The framework is divided into two Lots – digital and litho print (Lot 1), and merchandise (Lot 2) – and will involve seven suppliers. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the deadline for tender submission on 21 March 2025. The anticipated contract duration is from 10 June 2025 to 31 May 2028, covering services within England, United Kingdom, under the industry category of 'Printed matter and related products'. The restricted procurement method is in use.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to secure long-term contracts and expand their operations. Companies specialising in digital and litho printing or merchandise production would find this procurement particularly aligned with their services. By participating in this framework, suppliers can enhance their market presence, build relationships with a major public sector organisation, and benefit from the structured procurement process designed to ensure competitive and consistent work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240052 - Print Services Framework

Notice Description

Kent County Council are seeking to procure a Print Services Framework. The print framework will allow the council to fulfil its external print requirements and ensure competitive pricing across several specific Lots, and is facilitated through the online print ordering platform Panacea. The framework will consist of 7 suppliers over 2 Lots. Lot 1 will be for print - both digital print and litho print. This will consist of 4 suppliers. Lot 2 will be for Merchandise. This will consist of 3 suppliers. Suppliers will need to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire to proceed to the tender stage of this procurement. Kent County Council will be utilising a restricted procedure for this procurement. Please register at Kent Business Portal - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-117aec60-e2cf-49ba-8334-c77f077a8026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb1383-fc35-4f10-894c-51e03b745a31
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alexander Forster
Contact Email
alexander.forster@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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