--- title: "Supply of Art, Craft & Display Papers - Y19024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)" published: "2019-04-05" --- # Supply of Art, Craft & Display Papers - Y19024 Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfde12e5-cb32-49a3-bcaf-8efa2ce4dca2.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) is currently involved in a public procurement process for the supply of Art, Craft & Display Papers, identified as tender Y19024. This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically classed as art supplies (CPV 37820000), and it is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, and interested parties have until 15 May 2019 to submit their tenders. The resulting contract will commence on 1 June 2019 and run until 30 June 2023. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of art and craft materials, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver versatile and high-quality products. Companies that are well-positioned to compete might include manufacturers and distributors of art supplies, as well as those offering customised or value-added services related to art and craft materials. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate significant growth avenues for successful bidders through future mini-competitions during the contract period. ## Notice A framework agreement for the supply of Art, Craft and Display Papers. This opportunity will be divided in to Lots. Tenderers may submit for 1 or more Lots. Additional information: This opportunity will be completed via ProContract, a site run by Proactis, the electronic tendering suite of the Kent Business Portal. If you have difficulty in locating this opportunity following download please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/Login and login using your supplied username and appropriate password. Successful tenderers must ensure that they maintain their registration to the Portal at all times to ensure that they receive any subsequent mini competition requests. If, at any time, you experience difficulty accessing ProContract please visit the help centre https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ or alternatively contact ProContract on E-Mail: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or submit a ticket via the supplier Support Help Desk http://proactis.kayako.com/default Tenderers should note the following when uploading documents to the ProContract portal prior to submission: A 10 MB file will take approximately 5 minutes on average to upload on a standard Broadband connection (256 Kbps upload speed). Please take this into consideration when uploading larger files and ensure that you leave sufficient time to complete your submission. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the 'Help' facility in ProContract. These instructions should be consulted in order to ensure that your response is submitted correctly. The ProContract System maintains a strict audit trail part of which gives detail as to the exact time that a response was uploaded. This audit trail will be used to determine if a tender or mini-competition response is late. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071d2d42-7435-4065-8b8e-b68bd643a103 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37820000 - Art supplies ## Release History - 5 Apr 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071d2d42-7435-4065-8b8e-b68bd643a103 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071d2d42-7435-4065-8b8e-b68bd643a103 5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/default - http://www.commercialservices.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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