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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has initiated a planned procurement process for a Managed Print Service (MPS) under Lot 3 of the Government Commercial Agency RM6361 framework. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing specifically on printing and distribution services, as classified by the CPV code 79824000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice set to be published by 1st September 2026. The service location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, identified by the region code UKJ4. The procurement follows the legal framework outlined by EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The NHS Trust is operating under the Body governed by public law classification, with its headquarters at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.

This managed print service presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in managed print solutions and those already positioned on the Government Commercial Agency framework. By securing this contract, businesses can cement their presence in the healthcare sector, providing essential services to a public body. Companies with expertise in printing and distribution services will find a competitive edge, while the focus on a framework contract indicates suitability for businesses with established public sector engagement. Participation in such engagements can lead to long-term opportunities in the public health service domain and across other governmental organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

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
Post Town
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

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