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title: "Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources - Y22005"
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# Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources - Y22005

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c13a371-3e05-4929-a137-6dd24b1765da

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council (trading as KCS) is focused on acquiring Early Years, Special Educational Needs (SEN), All Key Stage Curriculum, and Outdoor Play Resources under the framework titled "Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources - Y22005". This open tender method involves four distinct lots: Early Years Resources, SEN Resources, All Key Stage Curriculum Resources, and Outdoor Play & Learning Resources. The tender period ended on 7 July 2021, with the contract period effective from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £6,000,000, while the minimum value is set at £0.10, all within the education and training services category, specifically in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational resources industry, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in educational products, outdoor play equipment, and resources tailored for SEN provision will find this contract particularly relevant. Participation in this framework not only allows companies to expand their market reach but also contributes to the vital development of early learning and educational support services across the UK.

## Notice

This Schedule details the minimum product specification and the specific requirements that will apply to this Agreement. This Framework is for the provision of Early Years, SEN, All Key Stage Curriculum and Outdoor Play Resources. The Agreement is divided into 4 lots that themselves are separated to supply categories. The Lots are; Lot 1 - Early Years Resources A range of products for the following areas within Early Years and then sub areas within these - Babies & Toddlers, Communication & Language, Construction, Dens, Jigsaws, Games & Puzzles, Literacy, Loose Parts & Natural Materials, Maths, Physical Development, PSED, Role Play, Sand, Water & Messy Play, Sensory Play & Small World Play Lot 2 - SEN Resources A range of products for the following areas within SEN and then sub areas within these - Calming & Relaxation, Communication & Concentration, Emotional Wellbeing, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting Helpers, Maths & Dyscalculia, Mirrors & Exploration, Sensory, Visual & Weighted Resources Lot 3 - All Key Stage Curriculum Resources A range of products for the following Curriculum subjects and then sub areas within these - Computing, ICT & Music, Geography, History, Literacy, Modern Languages, PSHE, Religious Education & Whiteboards Lot 4 - Outdoor Play & Learning Resources A range of products for the following areas and then sub areas within these - Active Play, Construction, Gardening, Learning, Mark Marking, Art & Chalkboards, Messy Play & Mud Kitchens, Music, Playhouses & Dens, Role Play,Seating, Tables & Storage, Dividers & Fences Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Use link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9817b4e7-3ebd-eb11-810c-005056b64545 or 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/3f0514d8-3ecb-4851-826e-2693e60012b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Supplier names | AUTOPRESS EDUCATION; BGRP; BIGJIGS TOYS; BINO; CICADA EDUCATION; COLLABORATE & INNOVATE T/A COSY; COMMOTION; COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED T/A COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS; CREATING CLASSROOMS; EDUCATION ESSENTIALS; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; EDUK8 WORLDWIDE; EPIC LOWESTOFT; GAMEZ GALORE; JUNIOR LEARNING; KIT FOR KIDS; LEARN WELL TRADING; LEARNING RESOURCES; MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LTD T/A TWOEY LEARNING RESOURCES; MOTIVATION IN LEARNING; NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT; PLAYLEARN; POLYDRON (UK; PROFILE EDUCATION; SPACERIGHT EUROPE; SPORT AND PLAYBASE; THE HIRA; WILDGOOSE EDUCATION; WOW TOYS (NAD DEVELOPMENTS; YELLOW DOOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0514d8-3ecb-4851-826e-2693e60012b3
- 28 Jun 2021 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c604c0be-1b27-44df-91db-74f473562cd1
- 28 Jun 2021 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6a0da1-9d44-4740-82f9-3e4c3835cab9
- 25 May 2021 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9dac153-8296-49fa-96ca-22a87985eb5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0514d8-3ecb-4851-826e-2693e60012b3
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c604c0be-1b27-44df-91db-74f473562cd1
  28th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6a0da1-9d44-4740-82f9-3e4c3835cab9
  28th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9dac153-8296-49fa-96ca-22a87985eb5b
  25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9817b4e7-3ebd-eb11-810c-005056b64545

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