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Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers - Y22032

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

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Award

28 Nov 2022 at 15:09

Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has recently completed a procurement process for Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers - Y22032. The procurement covered goods category and consisted of three lots: Exercise Books, Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers and Miscellaneous Associated Products. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The main contract for Exercise Books was awarded to Victor StationeryOU. The contract was signed on 16th September 2022.

This tender by Kent County Council (t/a KCS) offers opportunities for suppliers to provide Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers. SMEs in the stationery industry would be well-suited to compete for the different lots available. The tender presents business growth prospects for those able to fulfil the stringent quality and price criteria set by the contracting authority. Suppliers interested in the exercise book and paper sector should explore this tender to potentially expand their business reach.

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Notice Title

Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers - Y22032

Notice Description

The Agreement is for the supply and delivery of Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers. This Agreement is divided into three LOTS LOT 1 - Exercise Books LOT 2 - Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers LOT 3 - Miscellaneous Associated Products Suppliers must be able to provide at least 80% of Lots 1 and 2 to be considered as a supplier thereof, Lot 3 may be awarded line item.

Lot Information

Exercise Books

LOT 1 - Exercise Books 225gsm Manila Cover - colour range to include, but not be restricted to pink, red, orange, yellow, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, purple, grey and buff. Other colours may be introduced through the life of the contract. 75gsm Scholastic Paper (unless otherwise stated) Ruling to include, but not be restricted to ruled 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm (with and without margin), squared 5mm, 7mm, 10mm and 20mm (without margin), plain, plain top half ruled bottom, alternate plain and ruled, handwriting ruling. Staples to be no less than 2 in 203x165 and no less than 3 in larger sizes. Staples to be placed and of sufficient length to ensure pages will be secure for the life of the book. Books to have a square spine. All 9x7", A4 & A4+ books to have KCS product code printed on the rear of the book. Box labels to bear the KCS product reference alongside any supplier reference Product carton to be strong enough to withstand two potential handlings - ie from KCS to customer and from customer to KCS should the necessity arise. Suppliers must be able to provide at least 80% of Lots 1 to be considered as a supplier

Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers

LOT 2 - Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers Including but not limited to: Loose leaf scholastic lined paper Loose leaf scholastic graph paper Loose leaf scholastic isometric paper Suppliers must be able to provide at least 80% of Lot 2 to be considered as a supplier

Miscellaneous Associated Products

LOT 3 - Miscellaneous Associated Products Including but not limited to: Exercise Book Handwriting Learn To Write Primary Dictionary. Lot 3 may be awarded by line item.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034ff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033664-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22830000 - Exercise books

22832000 - Exercise papers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)
Contact Name
Miss Tamara Stevens
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
5
Supplier Names

GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS

LGPL PAPER INDUSTRIES

VICTOR STATIONERY

VICTOR STATIONERYOU

WM SINCLAR AND SONS (STATIONERS

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