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title: "Far East and World Consumables Sourcing Agent - Y20043"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2020-02-21"
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# Far East and World Consumables Sourcing Agent - Y20043

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e61ecb75-6f6d-4687-8f76-fe2b5f36d2b0

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## Summary

The Kent County Council, operating under the trading name KCS, is conducting an open tender for the position of a Sourcing Agent to manage the procurement of office supplies. The procurement process, known as the "Far East and World Consumables Sourcing Agent - Y20043", has a tender period ending on 10 March 2020. The resulting contract is set to commence on 1 June 2020 and will remain active until 30 September 2025. The service is expected to be delivered in the East of England, with the tender aimed at registering suppliers capable of meeting the quality and cost requirements associated with office supplies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the office supplies sector to expand their clientele by entering into a long-term contractual relationship with a public authority. Businesses specialising in sourcing and supply chain management of consumables would particularly benefit, as the council seeks agents who can locate and manage supply sources effectively on their behalf, thus providing a potential pathway to increased revenue and partnership with public sector entities.

## Notice

KCS wishes to create an agreement (the Agreement) for the provision of a Sourcing Agent who will take responsibility for and act on behalf of the Authority in locating and managing sources of supply for an agreed range of quality consumables at advantageous cost.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dc81be-dfbb-475c-9d79-611076d1dc93 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dc81be-dfbb-475c-9d79-611076d1dc93
- 7 Feb 2020 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc23003-6268-4624-9c85-5e9b23de6324

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dc81be-dfbb-475c-9d79-611076d1dc93
  21st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc23003-6268-4624-9c85-5e9b23de6324
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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