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title: "SC240052 - Print Services Framework"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC240052 - Print Services Framework

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117aec60-e2cf-49ba-8334-c77f077a8026

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking to establish a Print Services Framework to meet its external print requirements, ensuring competitive pricing through an online print ordering platform. The framework is divided into two Lots – digital and litho print (Lot 1), and merchandise (Lot 2) – and will involve seven suppliers. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the deadline for tender submission on 21 March 2025. The anticipated contract duration is from 10 June 2025 to 31 May 2028, covering services within England, United Kingdom, under the industry category of 'Printed matter and related products'. The restricted procurement method is in use.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to secure long-term contracts and expand their operations. Companies specialising in digital and litho printing or merchandise production would find this procurement particularly aligned with their services. By participating in this framework, suppliers can enhance their market presence, build relationships with a major public sector organisation, and benefit from the structured procurement process designed to ensure competitive and consistent work.

## Notice

Kent County Council are seeking to procure a Print Services Framework. The print framework will allow the council to fulfil its external print requirements and ensure competitive pricing across several specific Lots, and is facilitated through the online print ordering platform Panacea. The framework will consist of 7 suppliers over 2 Lots. Lot 1 will be for print - both digital print and litho print. This will consist of 4 suppliers. Lot 2 will be for Merchandise. This will consist of 3 suppliers. Suppliers will need to complete and pass a Selection Questionnaire to proceed to the tender stage of this procurement. Kent County Council will be utilising a restricted procedure for this procurement. Please register at Kent Business Portal - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb1383-fc35-4f10-894c-51e03b745a31 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb1383-fc35-4f10-894c-51e03b745a31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb1383-fc35-4f10-894c-51e03b745a31
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=88248dcb-b3ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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