Award

Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2022 at 17:21

Tender

10 Nov 2020 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (T/a KCS) is conducting a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016". This procurement falls under the goods category and is primarily focused on writing and colouring instruments, which encompasses seven lots, including items such as ballpoint pens, highlighters, and art supplies. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2020, and the awarded contract is active, running from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, and the main location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the stationery and art supplies market. Suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those involved in producing writing instruments and related products. Companies that can provide a diverse range of items across the specified categories, including personalised or bespoke items, are likely to find this contracting process especially advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016

Notice Description

This is a framework agreement for the provision of writing and colouring instruments. This agreement is divided into 7 lots with each lot containing more than one category. Lot 1: Ballpoint and Retractable; Lot 2: Highlighters; Lot 3: Drawing Pencils and Pencils; Lot 4: Drywipe Markers; Lot 5: Art and Craft Instruments; Lot 6: Colouring Pens and Pencils; Lot 7: Miscellaneous Pens. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7e0b6da-092d-4831-bb59-f27175e74d2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c95880-a1fb-481d-a477-5bf1d4be767f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

30192125 - Markers

37820000 - Art supplies

39292400 - Writing instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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 (T/A KCS)
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

ACCO BRANDS

BIC

DALER-ROWNEY

EASTPOINT

EDDING

HAINENKO

HELIX TRADING

MANUSCRIPT PEN

MITSUBISHI PENCIL

NEWELL RUBBERMAID

PCC OFFICE SUPPLIES

PENTEL (STATIONERY

SNOPAKE

STABILO INTERNATIONAL

STAEDTLER

THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (UK

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS

ZEBRA PEN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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