Planning

Total Office & Logistics Solutions Framework

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Kent County Council, operating under Procurement Services, and is currently in the planning stage. The process, titled "Total Office & Logistics Solutions Framework," is aimed at establishing a framework for procuring office and logistics solutions within the public sector. This procurement process is categorised under goods, with relevant CPV codes including office machinery and transport services. The planning stage involves market engagement activities, concluding with a scheduled milestone on 20 January 2026. The prospective framework’s contract period starts from 1 June 2026 and ends on 31 May 2030, with a gross value of £600,000,000. Interested parties must note the future notice date, which is fixed for 31 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaging in office supplies, logistics, and related industries, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions across public sector entities. Companies specialising in office equipment, machinery, and transport services stand to benefit substantially by securing a place within this multi-million-pound framework. The engagement phase encourages innovative solutions and offers suppliers the chance to shape procurement specifications and risk management strategies. Participating businesses not only gain potential business growth but also enhance their profiles by contributing to a major public sector supply chain project. Interested suppliers should prepare for upcoming announcements and participate in preliminary activities to optimise competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Total Office & Logistics Solutions Framework

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Total Office & Logistics Solutions Framework. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Total Office & Logistics Solutions frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Total Office & Logistics Solutions services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Total Office & Logistics Solutions required within the Public Sector. PLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000903376

Planning Information

Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000431-2026
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

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30123000 - Office and business machines

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

30191000 - Office equipment except furniture

30192000 - Office supplies

30192155 - Office stamp holders

30197000 - Small office equipment

37810000 - Handicraft supplies

44812400 - Decorating supplies

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
office@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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