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Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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24 Jul 2026 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, has awarded a contract for "Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions" to Ricoh UK Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically printers and plotters, and employs a selective procurement method, indicating a below-threshold award made under a framework agreement. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 12 July 2026 and set to commence on 1 September 2026, concluding on 31 August 2029. The project is geographically located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Kent, and is classified as a public authority within sub-central government.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and multifunctional devices. Companies like Ricoh UK Limited, which is a large-scale supplier, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The framework agreement approach and the specified procurement method suggest that businesses with established frameworks or prior experience in public sector contracts may have a competitive edge. The total contract value of £70,620 presents a substantial opportunity for growth and engagement in the public procurement sector, fostering extended collaboration with government bodies such as Kent County Council.

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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-06d3b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070493-2026
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
£70,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20263 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST
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

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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