---
title: "Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers - Y22032"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034ff9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034ff9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2022-11-28"
---

# Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers - Y22032

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034ff9

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has recently completed a procurement process for Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers - Y22032. The procurement covered goods category and consisted of three lots: Exercise Books, Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers and Miscellaneous Associated Products. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The main contract for Exercise Books was awarded to Victor StationeryOU. The contract was signed on 16th September 2022.

This tender by Kent County Council (t/a KCS) offers opportunities for suppliers to provide Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers. SMEs in the stationery industry would be well-suited to compete for the different lots available. The tender presents business growth prospects for those able to fulfil the stringent quality and price criteria set by the contracting authority. Suppliers interested in the exercise book and paper sector should explore this tender to potentially expand their business reach.

## Notice

The Agreement is for the supply and delivery of Exercise Books & Scholastic Papers. This Agreement is divided into three LOTS LOT 1 - Exercise Books LOT 2 - Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers LOT 3 - Miscellaneous Associated Products Suppliers must be able to provide at least 80% of Lots 1 and 2 to be considered as a supplier thereof, Lot 3 may be awarded line item.

### Lot Information

Exercise Books

LOT 1 - Exercise Books 225gsm Manila Cover - colour range to include, but not be restricted to pink, red, orange, yellow, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, purple, grey and buff. Other colours may be introduced through the life of the contract. 75gsm Scholastic Paper (unless otherwise stated) Ruling to include, but not be restricted to ruled 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm (with and without margin), squared 5mm, 7mm, 10mm and 20mm (without margin), plain, plain top half ruled bottom, alternate plain and ruled, handwriting ruling. Staples to be no less than 2 in 203x165 and no less than 3 in larger sizes. Staples to be placed and of sufficient length to ensure pages will be secure for the life of the book. Books to have a square spine. All 9x7", A4 & A4+ books to have KCS product code printed on the rear of the book. Box labels to bear the KCS product reference alongside any supplier reference Product carton to be strong enough to withstand two potential handlings - ie from KCS to customer and from customer to KCS should the necessity arise. Suppliers must be able to provide at least 80% of Lots 1 to be considered as a supplier

Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers

LOT 2 - Loose Leaf Scholastic Papers Including but not limited to: Loose leaf scholastic lined paper Loose leaf scholastic graph paper Loose leaf scholastic isometric paper Suppliers must be able to provide at least 80% of Lot 2 to be considered as a supplier

Miscellaneous Associated Products

LOT 3 - Miscellaneous Associated Products Including but not limited to: Exercise Book Handwriting Learn To Write Primary Dictionary. Lot 3 may be awarded by line item.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033664-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; LGPL PAPER INDUSTRIES; VICTOR STATIONERY; VICTOR STATIONERYOU; WM SINCLAR AND SONS (STATIONERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22830000 - Exercise books
- 22832000 - Exercise papers

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033664-2022
- 8 Jul 2022 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018769-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8d1f4617-01fe-ec11-8116-005056b64545

## Provenance

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