--- title: "KCS Packaging Materials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2017-02-23" --- # KCS Packaging Materials Buyer: COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd20ac20-69ad-4a59-b286-ccb5989aa59d.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "KCS Packaging Materials" is being managed by Commercial Services, a prominent public trading organisation based in Kent, UK. The tender falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on packaging materials and related services. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the ProContract portal, with a deadline for final submissions set for 28th March 2017. The contract is set to commence from 1st June 2017 and will last until 31st May 2021. The procurement method employed is the 'Open Procedure', in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the packaging and transport equipment sectors, particularly for those capable of delivering high-quality adhesive tape and related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a clear avenue for growth within the supply chain for local government and public bodies serviced by Commercial Services. Companies specialising in efficient warehousing and distribution, as well as those who can offer innovative packaging solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice Commercial Services is one of the largest trading organisations of its kind in Europe with a turnover in excess of PS600 million and employing over 700 people from its base in Kent. Tracing its roots back to 1902, as an education stores department for Kent County Council, Commercial Services has subsequently grown organically to supply an ever-increasing range of best value goods and services to other publicly funded organisations. These include local government, education establishments, the care sector and the emergency services. KCS is a trading unit of Commercial Services and provides a purchasing, warehousing and distribution service to a wide ranging customer base within local government and associated public bodies in Kent, neighbouring counties and across the UK. Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of circa. PS1bn on goods and services with a population of 1.5m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 309 parish/town councils. In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, KCS wishes to create an Agreement (the Agreement) with one or more providers for the supply of KCS Packaging Materials. The procurement process adopted by the Contracting Authority is based upon the 'Open' Procedure, as detailed in the 'Public Contract Regulations 2015'. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. This email should be retained, as it will contain your direct link to the ProContract portal, for information purposes only the link is www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf DO NOT USE THIS LINK NOW. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. Information about delivery location: KCS Aylesford Commercial Park New Hythe Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7FE ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea63775-4e12-485b-989b-ea49a34e2866 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 23 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £850,000 | | 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 | COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44424200 - Adhesive tape - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2017 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea63775-4e12-485b-989b-ea49a34e2866 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea63775-4e12-485b-989b-ea49a34e2866 23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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