This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2022 at 10:33

Tender

28 Jun 2021 at 15:27

Tender

28 Jun 2021 at 15:23

Tender

25 May 2021 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council (trading as KCS) is focused on acquiring Early Years, Special Educational Needs (SEN), All Key Stage Curriculum, and Outdoor Play Resources under the framework titled "Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources - Y22005". This open tender method involves four distinct lots: Early Years Resources, SEN Resources, All Key Stage Curriculum Resources, and Outdoor Play & Learning Resources. The tender period ended on 7 July 2021, with the contract period effective from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £6,000,000, while the minimum value is set at £0.10, all within the education and training services category, specifically in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational resources industry, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in educational products, outdoor play equipment, and resources tailored for SEN provision will find this contract particularly relevant. Participation in this framework not only allows companies to expand their market reach but also contributes to the vital development of early learning and educational support services across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources - Y22005

Notice Description

This Schedule details the minimum product specification and the specific requirements that will apply to this Agreement. This Framework is for the provision of Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources. The Agreement is divided into 4 lots that themselves are separated to supply categories. The Lots are; Lot 1 - Early Years Resources A range of products for the following areas within Early Years and then sub areas within these - Babies & Toddlers, Communication & Language, Construction, Dens, Jigsaws, Games & Puzzles, Literacy, Loose Parts & Natural Materials, Maths, Physical Development, PSED, Role Play, Sand, Water & Messy Play, Sensory Play & Small World Play Lot 2 - SEN Resources A range of products for the following areas within SEN and then sub areas within these - Calming & Relaxation, Communication & Concentration, Emotional Wellbeing, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting Helpers, Maths & Dyscalculia, Mirrors & Exploration, Sensory, Visual & Weighted Resources Lot 3 - All Key Stage Curriculum Resources A range of products for the following Curriculum subjects and then sub areas within these - Computing, ICT & Music, Geography, History, Literacy, Modern Languages, PSHE, Religious Education & Whiteboards Lot 4 - Outdoor Play & Learning Resources A range of products for the following areas and then sub areas within these - Active Play, Construction, Gardening, Learning, Mark Marking, Art & Chalkboards, Messy Play & Mud Kitchens, Music, Playhouses & Dens, Role Play,Seating, Tables & Storage, Dividers & Fences Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Use link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9817b4e7-3ebd-eb11-810c-005056b64545 or Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c13a371-3e05-4929-a137-6dd24b1765da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0514d8-3ecb-4851-826e-2693e60012b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

BigJigs Toys

BINO A/S

Cicada Education Ltd

Collaborate & Innovate Ltd

Commotion Ltd

Community Products (UK) Limited

Creating Classrooms

Education Essentials Ltd

Educational Advantage Ltd

Eduk8 Worldwide

Gamez Galore Limited

Kit for Kids Ltd

Learn Well Trading Ltd

Learning Resources Ltd

Mike Miller Associates Ltd

PLAYLEARN LTD

Polydron (UK) Ltd

Profile Education Limited

Spaceright Europe Ltd

Sport & Playbase Limited

WOW TOYS (NAD DEVELOPMENTS LTD)

Yellow Door

BGRP Ltd

Junior Learning

THE HIRA COMPANY LTD

AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LTD

Epic Lowestoft Ltd

Motivation in Learning Ltd

Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited

Wildgoose Education Ltd

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...