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title: "Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0311c0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2022-02-01"
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# Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y21016

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0311c0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Writing and Colouring Instruments – Y21016" is led by Kent County Council (t/a KCS), based in Maidstone, UK. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on writing instruments with an open procurement method. The process has reached the award stage and involves a framework agreement composed of seven lots covering various writing products, including ballpoint pens, highlighters, and drawing pencils. Key activity dates include the tender initiation on 1 February 2022 and contract signings dated 24 March 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the stationery and art supplies sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing various writing instruments and office supplies. Companies focusing on unique or innovative product offerings may especially benefit, given the variety of lots. Suppliers in the UK, particularly those with experience in bidding for public sector contracts and the ability to meet detailed specifications, will find this tender to be a valuable opportunity for growth.

## Notice

This Framework is 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

### Lot Information

Ballpoint and Retractable instruments

A range of ballpoint pens - retractable and standard

Highlighters

A range of highlighter pens, various sizes, colours, packs and uses

Drawing Pencils and Pencils

The provision of a wide range of drawing pens, pencils and writing instruments.

Drywipe Markers

A range of drywipe board markers

Art and Craft Instruments

A range of calligraphy and technical writing instruments as well as specialist metallic markers

Colouring Pens and Pencils

The provision of a wide range of colouring pens and pencils and other associated writing instruments.

Miscellaneous Pens

The provision of a wide range of writing instruments not previously mentioned in the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002854-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ACCO BRANDS; BIC; COLOURING PENS AND PENCILS; 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; Y21016; 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

- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192125 - Markers
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 39292400 - Writing instruments

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002854-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547355-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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