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title: "KCS Own Brand Paper Based Stationery, Stationery, Art & Craft and Paper Hygiene Products - Y22011"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
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# KCS Own Brand Paper Based Stationery, Stationery, Art & Craft and Paper Hygiene Products - Y22011

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d5d2b9d-4914-43b1-af34-bb62ab29d299

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Kent County Council, operating as KCS, which is seeking suppliers for its framework titled "KCS Own Brand Paper Based Stationery, Stationery, Art & Craft and Paper Hygiene Products - Y22011." This open procedure falls under the goods category, primarily focusing on stationery items and related products. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a total value of £7,000,000 and a contract period extending from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2025. Interested parties had until 6th September 2021 to submit their tenders, with the framework designed for delivery across various locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer educational and office supplies. Companies specialised in paper products, stationery, or art supplies, as well as those able to provide paper hygiene products, would be well-suited to compete. The framework structure allows multiple suppliers to participate, encouraging a competitive market environment for quality and cost-effective product offerings.

## Notice

This Framework is for the provision of KCS Own Branded products for supply and delivery to a wide range of educational and office premises. The Agreement is divided into 4 individual product Lots. These are: Lot 1 - Paper Based Stationery Lot 2 - Stationery Lot 3 - Art and Craft Lot 4 - Paper Hygiene Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973466ab-7288-4f48-b273-79fdf3fc25cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | BDS OFFICE; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; DALER-ROWNEY; FLIPFILE; HAINENKO; HAMELIN BRANDS; HARDY AND HANSON; MERTON GROUP; SINCLAIRS; THE HIRA; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; WHITECROFT ESSENTIALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 30192700 - Stationery
- 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973466ab-7288-4f48-b273-79fdf3fc25cf
- 28 Jul 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8eba66-0b50-4b3c-9e38-66489da1fcc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973466ab-7288-4f48-b273-79fdf3fc25cf
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8eba66-0b50-4b3c-9e38-66489da1fcc5
  28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk

## Provenance

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