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Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) · Local authority
In brief
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) is looking for suppliers for transport and IT and software work (UK-wide).
It is a framework worth up to £100,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 25 March 2027.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 5pm, Thursday 29 October 2026
- Bids by
- 5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
How bids are scored
Office Supplies and Equipment
Price 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Managed Support Services
Price 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Warehousing, Logistics & Removal Storage
Price 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Technology & IT Consumables
Price 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
1 more lot is scored in the official notice.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 38 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £100,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Conditions
- Suppliers pay a fee of 1% of the value of work won through this framework.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
- Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 29 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Office Supplies and Equipment 25 March 2027 to 24 March 2031 What this lot coversOffice supplies and equipment, including paper products, stationery and desk essentials, filing and storage products, office consumables, mailing and packaging supplies, workplace essentials, and office furniture and accessories. | Office supplies and equipment | £40,000,000 |
| Managed Support Services 25 March 2027 to 24 March 2031 What this lot coversManaged support services covering inbound and outbound mail management, digital mailroom management and onsite print room management. | IT services and software, Printing, Office supplies and equipment, Postal and courier | £20,000,000 |
| Warehousing, Logistics & Removal Storage 25 March 2027 to 24 March 2031 What this lot coversWarehousing, logistics, removals, secure storage and asset management services, including collection, delivery, relocation, archive storage and tracking. | Transport | £15,000,000 |
| Technology & IT Consumables 25 March 2027 to 24 March 2031 What this lot coversTechnology and IT consumables, including end-user hardware, peripherals, networking accessories, storage media, office technology, power/connectivity and assistive technology. | Computer hardware | £20,000,000 |
| Promotional Merchandise 25 March 2027 to 24 March 2031 What this lot coversPromotional merchandise, including awards, bags, clothing, corporate gifts, drinkware, technology items, office equipment, packaging, paper products, writing instruments and exhibition merchandise. | Marketing and communications, Office supplies and equipment | £5,000,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097297-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097407-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
106Awards
73Suppliers it has used most for transport
- Advanced KFS Special Vehicles Limited1 contract
- Alexander Dennis Limited1 contract
- Allied Vehicles Limited1 contract
- Bamford Bus Company Ltd1 contract
- Byd (U.K.) Co., Ltd.1 contract
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From notice 097297-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2026, last updated 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.