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Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Kent County Council, acting through Procurement Services, based in West Malling, UK. The project, titled "Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions", falls under the industry category of 'goods' and involves printers and plotters as specified in CPV code 30232100. Kent County Council has completed the award phase, with the contract beginning on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2029. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a below-threshold award under framework agreements. The legal framework for this tender is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract value is £63,085.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and multi-functional devices to engage with public sector work. Large companies, similar to Sharp Business UK PLC, the awarded supplier, are particularly well-suited for this contract due to the scale and scope of the project. Companies in the related sector looking to expand their market presence in sub-central government procurements may find similar opportunities beneficial for strategic growth. The procurement method, being below threshold and framed, may offer a streamlined engagement process for businesses familiar with such frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Notice Description

Y26009 Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d114
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069266-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,085 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
1
Supplier Name

SHARP BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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