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title: "Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
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# Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7e0b6da-092d-4831-bb59-f27175e74d2c

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## Summary

Kent County Council (T/a KCS) is conducting a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016". This procurement falls under the goods category and is primarily focused on writing and colouring instruments, which encompasses seven lots, including items such as ballpoint pens, highlighters, and art supplies. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2020, and the awarded contract is active, running from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, and the main location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the stationery and art supplies market. Suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those involved in producing writing instruments and related products. Companies that can provide a diverse range of items across the specified categories, including personalised or bespoke items, are likely to find this contracting process especially advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

This is a framework agreement for the provision of writing and colouring instruments. This agreement is divided into 7 lots with each lot containing more than one category. Lot 1: Ballpoint and Retractable; Lot 2: Highlighters; Lot 3: Drawing Pencils and Pencils; Lot 4: Drywipe Markers; Lot 5: Art and Craft Instruments; Lot 6: Colouring Pens and Pencils; Lot 7: Miscellaneous Pens. Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c95880-a1fb-481d-a477-5bf1d4be767f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ACCO BRANDS; BIC; DALER-ROWNEY; EASTPOINT; EDDING; HAINENKO; HELIX TRADING; MANUSCRIPT PEN; MITSUBISHI PENCIL; NEWELL RUBBERMAID; PCC OFFICE SUPPLIES; PENTEL (STATIONERY; SNOPAKE; STABILO INTERNATIONAL; STAEDTLER; THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (UK; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; ZEBRA PEN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 30192125 - Markers
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 39292400 - Writing instruments

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c95880-a1fb-481d-a477-5bf1d4be767f
- 10 Nov 2020 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75556b3c-6949-4050-9be4-18a0258b67c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c95880-a1fb-481d-a477-5bf1d4be767f
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75556b3c-6949-4050-9be4-18a0258b67c7
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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