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title: "Print Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9de0f4c4-80c4-4d31-b46e-b001f10908b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Print Services Framework

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9de0f4c4-80c4-4d31-b46e-b001f10908b2

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## Summary

Kent County Council has concluded the procurement process for a Print Services Framework, under tender ID SC240052, in the industry category of printed matter and related products. The framework, which falls under the services category, is valued at £630,000 and is facilitated through the Panacea online print ordering platform. It comprises two Lots: Lot 1 for Print and Lot 2 for Merchandise, with suppliers Belmont Press, Collector Set Printers, PSL Print Management, and SF Taylor winning Lot 1, and Allwag Promotions, Earth Merch, and Promo2u securing Lot 2. The contract period runs from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement, following a selective method within the restricted procedure (above threshold), addressed organisational requirements from Maidstone, England, at postal code ME14 1XQ. The contract was officially awarded on 23rd January 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), which are emphasized for their suitability. Businesses in the print and merchandise sectors are well-positioned to benefit by integrating advanced printing solutions and competitive pricing frameworks through the structured Lots. The participation in such a framework allows businesses to expand their portfolios and establish long-term collaborative opportunities with public sector entities, reinforcing their market presence while meeting the diverse demands of public procurement requirements.

## Notice

KCC have awarded 7 suppliers a place on SC240052 - Print Services Framework. The print framework will allow the council to fulfil its external print requirements and ensure competitive pricing across several specific Lots, and is facilitated through the online print ordering platform Panacea. The framework consists of 2 Lots. Lot 1 is for Print. Lot 2 is for Merchandise. The successful suppliers for Lot 1 are Belmont Press, Collector Set Printers, PSL Print Management and SF Taylor. The successful suppliers for Lot 2 are Allwag Promotions, Earth Merch and Promo2u. There is a 12 month extension option available for the Print Services framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adeba938-504a-48ae-87f8-6e0f120534c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £630,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALLWAG PROMOTIONS; BELMONT PRESS; COLLECTOR SET PRINTERS; EARTH MERCH; PROMO2U; PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT; SF TAYLOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adeba938-504a-48ae-87f8-6e0f120534c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adeba938-504a-48ae-87f8-6e0f120534c4
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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