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title: "Catalogue Printing, Associated Paper and Mailing Services - Y22003"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
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# Catalogue Printing, Associated Paper and Mailing Services - Y22003

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-804ac88c-174d-423e-8d09-3150b29ebad5

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## Summary

Kent County Council (trading as KCS) has completed the contract for "Catalogue Printing, Associated Paper and Mailing Services - Y22003". The procurement process, which involved an open procedure, aimed to supply printing services for KCS' annual product catalogues, including the supply of associated paper and mailing services. This agreement was structured into four lots, with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000 and a minimum spend of £500,000. The contract commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st December 2024. The opportunity was published on 11th May 2021 with a tender submission deadline of 21st June 2021 in the United Kingdom's printed matter and business services industries.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the printing, paper supply, and mailing services sectors. Companies that can provide high-quality printing services, deliver paper products, and manage logistics for catalogue distribution would be well-placed to compete in this arena. In addition, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive and diverse bidding environment that can enhance service provision and drive innovation in public procurement.

## Notice

To supply printing services of KCS' annual product catalogues, including the supplier of associated paper and subsequent mailing services post catalogue production. This agreement is divided into 4 lots. Lot 1 - Printing of KCS Catalogue, Lot 2 - supply of paper for catalogue production, Lot 3 -combination of Lots 1 and 2 (if awarded Lots 1 and 2 will not be awarded), Lot 4 - Mailing services of finsihed catalogues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b41931-5a8f-4400-a2df-908b94884232 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £670,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CITIPOST; DENMAUR INDEPENDENT PAPERS; WALSTEAD PRESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b41931-5a8f-4400-a2df-908b94884232
- 11 May 2021 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c8a02d-500f-4587-af07-291c20442dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b41931-5a8f-4400-a2df-908b94884232
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c8a02d-500f-4587-af07-291c20442dbe
  11th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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