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title: "Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2022-12-07"
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# Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcd4e2a1-d52d-43f0-8042-4c59b6dcdeae

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) is seeking an outsourced next day delivery distribution service for areas outside their fleet delivery range, predominantly in Kent. This procurement process, with the title "Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055", falls under the services category with a value of £7,500,000. The tender deadline is January 13, 2023, and the contract period starts on March 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender by Kent County Council offers an opportunity for businesses providing multi-modal courier services to enhance their growth prospects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The focus on next day delivery services aligns well with businesses in the logistics and transportation industry. Companies interested in managing loading bay operations can also find this tender lucrative for their business expansion.

## Notice

KCS is seeking the provision of an outsourced next day delivery distribution solution to its customers outside of our own fleet delivery range which is primarily Kent. The provision is to also include the management of the loading bay operation for the required deliveries. Exact details of areas that will be serviced under this Contract will be advised and agreed between the parties' post award and may be amended (increased or reduced) during the life of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3997c1b-2bab-4944-b538-090028e4ee9c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 (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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3997c1b-2bab-4944-b538-090028e4ee9c
- 3 Nov 2022 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ffb3d6-5e2c-49f5-a5bf-890ea7ff363c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3997c1b-2bab-4944-b538-090028e4ee9c
  7th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ffb3d6-5e2c-49f5-a5bf-890ea7ff363c
  3rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14267114-6b5b-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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