Planning

Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, has initiated a planning stage procurement for the "Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services". This contract involves the provision of printed books including fiction, non-fiction, curriculum, and reference books, as well as e-books and audiobooks. Classified under the "Printed matter and related products" industry category, this opportunity is based in West Malling, United Kingdom. The procurement is intended for a framework agreement starting on 1st December 2025, concluding on 30th November 2029. Important dates include the publication of a future notice by 31st July 2025.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in the supply of books and digital media. With a projected contract value of £4,000,000, businesses with capabilities in handling large-scale projects and forming framework agreements will be well-positioned to compete. Ideal candidates are those with strong supply chains in printed and digital book distribution, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. The tender could bolster market presence and stability due to the assured duration and scope of the engagement.

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Notice Title

Supply of Books, Downloads and Associated Services

Notice Description

Supply of Printed Books (fiction, non fiction, curriculum and reference), e-Books, Audio Books and Associated Services To view this notice, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952516205

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052433
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026856-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8081685808

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

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