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Kent and Medway ICS - Managed Print Service (MPS)

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 12:29

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is planning a managed print service for the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System. The requirement covers the provision and management of printing and distribution services, including the operational support associated with a managed print environment. The work is classed as printing and distribution services (CPV 79824000) and is intended for delivery in Kent. The procurement is being arranged by the NHS trust for its public-sector healthcare setting. The requirement is linked to suppliers appointed to Lot 3 of the Government Commercial Agency RM6361 framework, indicating that the future competition will draw from an existing framework supplier base rather than the wider open market.

This process is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. The expected route is a further competition under Lot 3 of the Government Commercial Agency RM6361 framework. The competition is currently planned as one lot, covering the managed print service requirement. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 1 September 2026. This is an indicative publication date, not a deadline for suppliers to respond. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The information currently sets out the intended route and timing for the future competition rather than settled tender conditions, award criteria or contract value.

The process will suit suppliers that already hold a place on Lot 3 of the Government Commercial Agency RM6361 framework and can provide a managed print service for an NHS trust and the wider Kent and Medway healthcare system. Relevant capability is likely to include managing printing and distribution operations, supporting users and equipment, and delivering a reliable service across the required healthcare locations. Framework suppliers with experience of public-sector or NHS environments should be well placed to prepare for the further competition. Businesses outside the framework may be relevant to future managed print procurements, but this planned route is aimed at the existing Lot 3 supplier community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent and Medway ICS - Managed Print Service (MPS)

Notice Description

Managed Print Service for suppliers on Lot 3 of the Government Commercial Agency RM6361 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d77f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072139-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 8DA
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Bean & Village Park
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

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