Award

Mass Mailing Print

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mass Mailing Print" contract was completed by Kent County Council (KCC), a government entity situated in Maidstone, England. The contract, identified as CN240146, involves services related to printed matter and associated products, with an industry classification under CPV code 22000000. The procurement stage of this process was at the Award stage as of 8th January 2026. This contract, awarded to Impress Print Services, commenced on 20th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 19th November 2027, carrying a total value of £210,000. The procurement method used was competitive quotation, specifically below threshold, demonstrating a limited approach to procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in printing and mailing services. Companies that can efficiently deliver high-quality printed materials for mass distribution will find this contract particularly beneficial. Impress Print Services, an SME based in Surrey, fittingly represents the kind of business well-suited to compete in this space. The assurance that the process considers suitability for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) further indicates an inclusive opportunity geared towards smaller enterprises looking to expand their service portfolio through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mass Mailing Print

Notice Description

KCC have awarded a contract to Impress Print Services for CN240146 - Mass Mailing Print. Mass Mailing Print allows for KCC to have a provider print documents for distribution and posting. This services is facilitated via Panacea. This is a 2 year contract with no extension option available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-936f3bcb-4185-43a7-8491-a68300fd5f1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d23f8f4-c849-48d0-844b-fb24e7e7b16f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

IMPRESS PRINT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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