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MBC Specialist Paper

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has completed the procurement process for their specialist paper requirements, classified under various office equipment and supplies (CPV code 30190000). The tender, titled "MBC Specialist Paper", utilized a restricted procedure procurement method and was open for selective suppliers. The procurement process led to an award on 17th February 2025, and the contract is set to start from 1st March 2025, running until 28th February 2028 with a possible extension for two additional years. The procurement concerns deliveries located in England, United Kingdom, and aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The total contract value is GBP 70,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying stationery and office equipment, particularly those specialising in paper products. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically encouraged to participate, promising potential growth and expansion in their market reach. Winning this contract would establish a strong relationship with MBC, an authority with a reliable procurement track record. The awarded supplier, Premier Paper Group Ltd., presents an example of a large-scale enterprise capable of meeting MBC’s specialist requirements and achieving significant business growth through such public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

MBC Specialist Paper

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are looking to procure a reputable supplier to fulfil their specialist paper requirements. The contract will be for an initial three years followed by two optional annual extensions subject to commercial review (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8ddc1f9-bff4-438f-a652-45aedae2a7de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b3a85f-011e-4bdb-975d-325292eec877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louisa Coley
Contact Email
louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554189

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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