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title: "SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-17"
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# SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16378fa2-b525-4b49-b65b-0b93da71f733

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the installation of QR codes at bus stops in Kent. The title of the contract is "SC230194 - Kent Bus Stop Quick-Response Codes". The procurement stage was completed on 5th March 2024. The contract value is £257,345.12 and the contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. The buying organisation is Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The industry category of the contract is works.

This awarded tender to install QR codes at bus stops in Kent provides opportunities for businesses in the road sign installation sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable. The contract was awarded following an open procedure and is expected to create business growth opportunities for suppliers in the road sign industry. Businesses with experience in producing and assembling unique plates with QR codes may be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

The geographical boundaries of Kent contain approximately 8,500 bus stops, 6,972 of which are formally marked by infrastructure. This contract covers the installation of QR codes at every marked bus stop within the county. KCC is therefore seeking a supplier to produce and assemble approximately 6,500 unique plates with QR codes unique to each stop. These plates must be compatible with all existing pole types currently utilised in the Kent boundary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689420fc-6008-4672-afe8-c61b18bb97a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,345 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXTERNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233290 - Installation of road signs

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2024 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689420fc-6008-4672-afe8-c61b18bb97a6
- 22 Jan 2024 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d8d396-6ec9-4f2e-8d23-fcf3012da33a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689420fc-6008-4672-afe8-c61b18bb97a6
  17th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d8d396-6ec9-4f2e-8d23-fcf3012da33a
  22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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