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Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)

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14 Aug 2026 at 17:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, procured multifunction devices and digital solutions for its public-sector operations. The requirement covers photocopiers, printers and plotters, combining physical equipment with associated digital capabilities. It is classified primarily as a goods purchase, with the equipment identified under CPV codes 30121100 for photocopiers and 30232100 for printers and plotters. The buying organisation is Kent County Council, a sub-central public authority based at West Malling. The procurement was arranged as a single requirement, rather than separate published lots, and the selected supplier is responsible for providing the equipment and solution covered by that requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Kent County Council used a selective procedure, described as a below-threshold award under a framework, without a competitive call-off. Sharp Business UK PLC was awarded the requirement on 7 August 2026 for £31,955 gross. The contract was signed on 7 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029. It is an active contract and the award is active. The contracting process relates to one completed lot. The recorded procurement category is goods, and the award covers the identified photocopier, printer and plotter requirement. No separate supplier awards are recorded.

This award demonstrates established public-sector demand for multifunction devices, printers, plotters and related digital solutions within Kent County Council. A credible future competitor would need to supply and support business-grade document-production equipment, while understanding how physical devices connect with digital workflows and public-sector operating requirements. Relevant capability may include equipment specification, installation, maintenance, consumables management, user support and reliable service delivery across a council environment. Suppliers should also be able to work through a framework-based purchasing route and demonstrate the capacity expected of a large organisation serving a substantial public authority. Sharp Business UK PLC’s selection indicates that established scale and a broad office-technology offer are relevant strengths.

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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-06e511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30121100 - Photocopiers

30232100 - Printers and plotters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
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 UK PLC

Further Information

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