Tender

KCS Packaging Materials

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

23 Feb 2017 at 17:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "KCS Packaging Materials" is being managed by Commercial Services, a prominent public trading organisation based in Kent, UK. The tender falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on packaging materials and related services. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the ProContract portal, with a deadline for final submissions set for 28th March 2017. The contract is set to commence from 1st June 2017 and will last until 31st May 2021. The procurement method employed is the 'Open Procedure', in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the packaging and transport equipment sectors, particularly for those capable of delivering high-quality adhesive tape and related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a clear avenue for growth within the supply chain for local government and public bodies serviced by Commercial Services. Companies specialising in efficient warehousing and distribution, as well as those who can offer innovative packaging solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KCS Packaging Materials

Notice Description

Commercial Services is one of the largest trading organisations of its kind in Europe with a turnover in excess of PS600 million and employing over 700 people from its base in Kent. Tracing its roots back to 1902, as an education stores department for Kent County Council, Commercial Services has subsequently grown organically to supply an ever-increasing range of best value goods and services to other publicly funded organisations. These include local government, education establishments, the care sector and the emergency services. KCS is a trading unit of Commercial Services and provides a purchasing, warehousing and distribution service to a wide ranging customer base within local government and associated public bodies in Kent, neighbouring counties and across the UK. Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of circa. PS1bn on goods and services with a population of 1.5m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 309 parish/town councils. In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, KCS wishes to create an Agreement (the Agreement) with one or more providers for the supply of KCS Packaging Materials. The procurement process adopted by the Contracting Authority is based upon the 'Open' Procedure, as detailed in the 'Public Contract Regulations 2015'. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. This email should be retained, as it will contain your direct link to the ProContract portal, for information purposes only the link is www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf DO NOT USE THIS LINK NOW. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. Information about delivery location: KCS Aylesford Commercial Park New Hythe Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7FE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea63775-4e12-485b-989b-ea49a34e2866
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44424200 - Adhesive tape

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 4-5 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
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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