--- title: "SS15 73 Print & Media Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # SS15 73 Print & Media Framework Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-290cd01a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the "SS15 73 Print & Media Framework" to improve its procurement of printing services, with a projected contract value of £650,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The current tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 14th October 2016. The contract is anticipated to commence on 5th December 2016 and will last for 24 months, with the potential for a 12-month extension. The delivery location for services will be within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and media services, particularly those offering digital, litho, large format printing, and mailing services. Companies that excel in value for money, efficiency in service delivery, and innovation in print solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With three lots available, including multiple suppliers for each, there is ample opportunity for businesses of varying sizes to engage in this framework and potentially grow their market presence in the public sector. ## Notice Kent County Council is the largest shire authority in England. The external communications team is responsiblefor planning, developing and delivering a wide range of marketing and communications activities for theauthority. The spend on print is currently PS274k 2015/16 (year to date). We are looking to update and improveefficiencies in the services' ability to procure print on behalf of the Council. The Council is seeking to update itscurrent Print & Media framework, and is inviting interested parties to tender for inclusion on the new framework.This framework will enable services to continue to buy printed materials in line with County Council's focus on value for money (Facing The Challenge) and the growing need to become a commissioning authority. To further meet the demand the new framework will cover the purchasing of Digital and Litho Printing, Large Format Printing, Mailings and Merchandise. The contract is anticipated to commence upon Monday 5th December2016 and will continue for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for a period(s) of up to 12 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract on the Kent Business Portal. There will be three Lots with a maximum of 8 suppliers on each lot. Lot 1 - Digital, Lithoprinting (stationery is bulk tendered within this lot) Lot 2 - Large format printing - display, exhibition and events Lot 3 - Merchandise There will also be a separate arrangement for Mailings services through a single supplier Lot. Lot 4 - Mailings Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the Lots. Additional information: Information about delivery location: All expressions of interest must be made via the Kent Business Portal, where the tender documentation shall be available for download www.kentbusinessportal.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b63ed9-3b82-4276-8b7a-ed88ea906391 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 4 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b63ed9-3b82-4276-8b7a-ed88ea906391 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b63ed9-3b82-4276-8b7a-ed88ea906391 12th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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