Tender

Far East and World Consumables Sourcing Agent - Y20043

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Feb 2020 at 09:31

Tender

07 Feb 2020 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council, operating under the trading name KCS, is conducting an open tender for the position of a Sourcing Agent to manage the procurement of office supplies. The procurement process, known as the "Far East and World Consumables Sourcing Agent - Y20043", has a tender period ending on 10 March 2020. The resulting contract is set to commence on 1 June 2020 and will remain active until 30 September 2025. The service is expected to be delivered in the East of England, with the tender aimed at registering suppliers capable of meeting the quality and cost requirements associated with office supplies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the office supplies sector to expand their clientele by entering into a long-term contractual relationship with a public authority. Businesses specialising in sourcing and supply chain management of consumables would particularly benefit, as the council seeks agents who can locate and manage supply sources effectively on their behalf, thus providing a potential pathway to increased revenue and partnership with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Far East and World Consumables Sourcing Agent - Y20043

Notice Description

KCS wishes to create an agreement (the Agreement) for the provision of a Sourcing Agent who will take responsibility for and act on behalf of the Authority in locating and managing sources of supply for an agreed range of quality consumables at advantageous cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e61ecb75-6f6d-4687-8f76-fe2b5f36d2b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dc81be-dfbb-475c-9d79-611076d1dc93
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

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


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)
Contact Name
Ian Day
Contact Email
psg@procurementservicesgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1622236697

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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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