Planning

Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:05

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions." This initiative targets the industry category of goods and encompasses various digital solutions, including multi-functional devices and associated services. Situated in West Malling, Kent, the project is within the planning stage, focusing on generating engagement with the market to inform the upcoming procurement specifications. A preliminary market engagement notice was issued on 4 December 2025, inviting suppliers to participate via online questionnaires and 1:1 meetings until the deadline of 18 December 2025. The commencement date for the contract period is slated for 1 April 2026, with an end date set for 31 March 2030.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in digital solutions, printing technology, and ICT systems. Companies with expertise in AI, software solutions, cloud storage, and communication systems are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process allows for a framework agreement projected to reach a gross value of £900 million. Suppliers possessing a robust capacity to offer innovative solutions within the realm of leased and purchased multi-functional devices, as well as associated services like scanning and archiving, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement will help businesses tailor their offerings to meet the council's needs, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in subsequent tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions

Notice Description

The Framework covers the provision of a full range of Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions to include the following but not limited to: Leased and Purchased Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions Product ranges must include provision for the following minimum requirements: *Desktop and floor standing printers *Wide format printers *Multi-functional Devices *High volume Equipment *Mono, colour, A4 and A3 technology with a range of speeds *Various finishing options oStandard network interfaces for print/copy/scan/fax versions (to include java cards as standard) *Management information Software/user control enabling software Digital Solutions and Associated Services Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: *AI *Audio visual solutions *Communication systems *Cloud storage *Document storage, distribution and management *Facilities solutions *High volume print Devices *Hosted services *Hybrid mail *ICT hardware *ICT systems management, support and solutions *Mail management solutions *Multi-functional Devices *Network services *Outsourced print solutions *Print management, consultancy and audit *Scanning and archiving solutions *Software solutions *Wide format Devices Inkjet Printers To view this notice, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=998941667

Planning Information

This preliminary market engagement is conducted in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its purpose is to inform and shape the upcoming procurement process by engaging with the market in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. This notice is issued to: Invite suppliers to participate in pre-market engagement The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Encourage feedback on existing framework Y20031 - MFD Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online questionnaire 1:1 meetings How to participate: Please contact us via the Delta portal messaging service to register your interest in participation of this preliminary engagement notice. Participation is voluntary and will not affect future tender opportunities. All information shared during this engagement will be made available to all interested suppliers to ensure fairness. This is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079774-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment

30121100 - Photocopiers

30121200 - Photocopying equipment

30121300 - Reproduction equipment

30124500 - Scanner accessories

30125100 - Toner cartridges

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48311100 - Document management system

50313100 - Photocopier repair services

50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

64216120 - Electronic mail services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72317000 - Data storage services

72318000 - Data transmission services

72400000 - Internet services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79995100 - Archiving services

79996100 - Records management

79999100 - Scanning services

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Julie Cripps
Contact Email
julie.cripps@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING, KENT
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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