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title: "MBC Specialist Paper"
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# MBC Specialist Paper

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8ddc1f9-bff4-438f-a652-45aedae2a7de

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has completed the procurement process for their specialist paper requirements, classified under various office equipment and supplies (CPV code 30190000). The tender, titled "MBC Specialist Paper", utilized a restricted procedure procurement method and was open for selective suppliers. The procurement process led to an award on 17th February 2025, and the contract is set to start from 1st March 2025, running until 28th February 2028 with a possible extension for two additional years. The procurement concerns deliveries located in England, United Kingdom, and aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The total contract value is GBP 70,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying stationery and office equipment, particularly those specialising in paper products. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically encouraged to participate, promising potential growth and expansion in their market reach. Winning this contract would establish a strong relationship with MBC, an authority with a reliable procurement track record. The awarded supplier, Premier Paper Group Ltd., presents an example of a large-scale enterprise capable of meeting MBC’s specialist requirements and achieving significant business growth through such public sector contracts.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are looking to procure a reputable supplier to fulfil their specialist paper requirements. The contract will be for an initial three years followed by two optional annual extensions subject to commercial review (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b3a85f-011e-4bdb-975d-325292eec877 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER PAPER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b3a85f-011e-4bdb-975d-325292eec877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b3a85f-011e-4bdb-975d-325292eec877
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

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