Tender

SS15 73 Print & Media Framework

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the "SS15 73 Print & Media Framework" to improve its procurement of printing services, with a projected contract value of £650,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The current tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 14th October 2016. The contract is anticipated to commence on 5th December 2016 and will last for 24 months, with the potential for a 12-month extension. The delivery location for services will be within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and media services, particularly those offering digital, litho, large format printing, and mailing services. Companies that excel in value for money, efficiency in service delivery, and innovation in print solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With three lots available, including multiple suppliers for each, there is ample opportunity for businesses of varying sizes to engage in this framework and potentially grow their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS15 73 Print & Media Framework

Notice Description

Kent County Council is the largest shire authority in England. The external communications team is responsiblefor planning, developing and delivering a wide range of marketing and communications activities for theauthority. The spend on print is currently PS274k 2015/16 (year to date). We are looking to update and improveefficiencies in the services' ability to procure print on behalf of the Council. The Council is seeking to update itscurrent Print & Media framework, and is inviting interested parties to tender for inclusion on the new framework.This framework will enable services to continue to buy printed materials in line with County Council's focus on value for money (Facing The Challenge) and the growing need to become a commissioning authority. To further meet the demand the new framework will cover the purchasing of Digital and Litho Printing, Large Format Printing, Mailings and Merchandise. The contract is anticipated to commence upon Monday 5th December2016 and will continue for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for a period(s) of up to 12 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract on the Kent Business Portal. There will be three Lots with a maximum of 8 suppliers on each lot. Lot 1 - Digital, Lithoprinting (stationery is bulk tendered within this lot) Lot 2 - Large format printing - display, exhibition and events Lot 3 - Merchandise There will also be a separate arrangement for Mailings services through a single supplier Lot. Lot 4 - Mailings Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the Lots. Additional information: Information about delivery location: All expressions of interest must be made via the Kent Business Portal, where the tender documentation shall be available for download www.kentbusinessportal.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b63ed9-3b82-4276-8b7a-ed88ea906391
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2016 - 4 Dec 2018 1-2 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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