Tender

SC240052 - Print Services Framework

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is at the Tender stage for the procurement of a Print Services Framework under the title "SC240052 - Print Services Framework." This tender falls under the industry category of Business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV Code 79000000). The procurement involves two lots: Lot 1 for digital and litho print and Lot 2 for merchandise. The framework aims to ensure competitive pricing through the online platform Panacea and will engage seven suppliers over two lots. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 21st March 2025 at 12:00 PM. This restricted procedure requires suppliers to complete a Selection Questionnaire to progress to the tender stage. The framework period spans 1440 days, with no renewals or options mentioned.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital and litho printing, as well as those providing merchandise solutions. With a total value of £630,000 GBP, the Print Services Framework is best suited for established printing companies and merchandise suppliers capable of delivering competitive prices and high-quality services. The procurement process, involving a selective restricted procedure, ensures that only qualified suppliers will be able to advance, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to solidify their presence in the market and build long-term relationships with a prominent regional authority. Interested suppliers should have experience in electronic submission methods and be ready to navigate the procurement stages through the Kent Business Portal.

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Notice Title

SC240052 - Print Services Framework

Notice Description

Kent County Council are seeking to procure a Print Services Framework. The print framework will allow the council to fulfil its external print requirements and ensure competitive pricing across several specific Lots, and is facilitated through the online print ordering platform Panacea. The framework will consist of 7 suppliers over 2 Lots. Lot 1 will be for print - both digital print and litho print. This will consist of 4 suppliers. Lot 2 will be for Merchandise. This will consist of 3 suppliers. Suppliers will need to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire to proceed to the tender stage of this procurement. Kent County Council will be utilising a restricted procedure for this procurement. Please register at Kent Business Portal - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Print

Lot 1 will be for print - both digital print and litho print. This will consist of 4 suppliers.

Lot 2 - Merchandise

Lot 2 will be for Merchandise. This will consist of 3 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005790-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Alexander Forster
Contact Email
alexander.forster@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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