Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (trading as KCS Procurement Services)
Head Office, 1 Abbey Wood Group, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Contact
Mr Ian Day
Telephone
+44 1622236697
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e09ad80a-1763-ec11-8110-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e09ad80a-1763-ec11-8110-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Y20031 - Supply of Multi-Functional Devices and Digital Solutions
Reference number
DN589137
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) Central Buying Consortium (CBC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Procurement Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Multi-Functional Devices and Digital Solutions.
The Framework Agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of Multi-Functional Devices, Digital Solutions and Digital Transformation.
The Framework Agreement will be split into two (2) individual LOTs. These are:
LOT 1 – Leased and Purchased Multi-Functional Devices and Digital Solutions
LOT 2 – Digital Transformation and Associated Services
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leased and Purchased Multi-Functional Devices and Digital Solutions
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 1
LOT 1 covers the provision of multi-functional Devices and digital solutions, to include both A4 and A4/A3 networked and standalone multi-functional Devices, printers, high volume print room Devices and wide format printers, all with the option of CPC maintenance. Equipment in this LOT may be procured as a direct purchase or via a Lease agreement. In addition to the standard Manufacturer’s warranty, maintenance options must be available for all products.
Digital Solutions requirements can include, but will not be limited to, a range of Equipment, Software and Services (including on-going maintenance, support and managed print) to help control, manage and measure the effectiveness of the print environment. This can include output surveys to establish existing output trends and costs, print job accounting, Device management, departmental chargeback, confidential printing, job routing based on most efficient use of Devices, scanning with optical character recognition, greater efficiencies through the reduction of waste and uncollected jobs, rules-based printing.
Product Range
Product ranges must include provision for the following minimum requirements:
• Desktop and floor standing printers
• Wide format printers
• Multi-functional Devices
• High volume Equipment
• Mono, colour, A4 and A3 technology with a range of speeds
• Various finishing options
• Standard network interfaces for print/copy/scan/fax versions (to include java cards as standard)
• Management information Software/user control enabling software
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital Transformation and Associated Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72512000 - Document management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2
Digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to create new, or modify existing, business processes, culture, and Customer experiences to meet changing Customer needs and requirements.
We are seeking Suppliers who, in complement to their offering of multi-functional Devices, can provide digital transformation services to enable Customers to transform and improve operating processes by way of multiple solutions with the Supplier of their choice. Individual opportunities will need to be tailored to meet the Customer’s requirement to improve efficiency, provide an agile and reliable solution that will transform and meet their business objectives.
This LOT supports both the Supplier and Customer/Member Authority in identifying and developing strategic relationships, that will provide benefits through the ability to have a single lead Supplier relationship.
List of Potential Requirements
Indicative requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Audio visual solutions
• Communication systems
• Cloud storage
• Document storage, distribution and management
• Facilities solutions
• High volume print Devices
• Hosted services
• Hybrid mail
• ICT hardware
• ICT systems management, support and solutions
• Mail management solutions
• Multi-functional Devices
• Network services
• Outsourced print solutions
• Print management, consultancy and audit
• Scanning and archiving solutions
• Software solutions
• Wide format Devices
Associated services may extend beyond the scope of the Goods/Services purchased and may include, but not be limited to;
• End user support
• Service desk
• Installation
• Project management
• Training
• Asset management
• Consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 February 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 February 2022
Local time
2:05pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Member Authorities that have expressed interest in accessing the Framework Agreement from the outset are:
Hampshire County Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Kent County Council (via KCS Procurement Services)
Other public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free Schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
The Framework Agreement will also be open for use by all other local authorities and public sector bodies. Full details of potential Customer’s geographical areas and organisation classifications are detailed as follows:
LOCAL AUTHORITY COUNCILS:
England:
County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils. (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users). See link:
https://www.local.gov.uk/topics
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
Northern Ireland: Administered across 26 Districts of Northern Ireland. See link:
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
Scotland: Administered across 32 Council areas. See link:
Councils | COSLA
Wales: Administered across 22 Council areas. See link:
Find your local authority | GOV.WALES
Isle of Man: Administered across 22 local authorities, consisting of 4 town authorities, 2 district authorities, 2 village authorities, and 14 parish authorities.
https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/local-authorities/local-authority-contacts/
Channel Islands:
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.gov.gg/article/152949/Government-Departments
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
POLICE:
National
England
Home | Police.uk (www.police.uk)
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
Northern Island
https://www.police.uk/northern-ireland/
Scotland
http://www.scotland.police.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
Wales
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/
Home | Gwent Police
Home | North Wales Police
https://www.police.uk/south-wales/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
http://www.guernsey.police.uk/
FIRE and RESCUE
UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/
https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HomeAffairs/Pages/default.aspx
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
http://www.ports.je/JerseyCoastguard/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.rnli.org.gg/guernseys-lifeboat/
NHS/HEALTH BODIES AND AMBULANCE SERVICES:
England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
http://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
https://www.swast.nhs.uk/welcome
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Northern Island
http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
Scotland
https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
http://www.scottishambulance.com/WhatWeDo/Default.aspx
Wales
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
Isle of Man
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/isle-of-man-ambulance-service/
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspx
https://www.gov.gg/article/119652/Health-Social-Care--Wellbeing
https://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactid=87
St John Ambulance Cymru - Wales’ leading first aid charity (sjacymru.org.uk)
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS:
Government-funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives.
England
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
Scotland
https://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Pages/Datasets-and-Reports.aspx
Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Wales
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/OtherRentalOptions/Pages/OtherHousing.aspx
EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS:
Nursery, primary, middle or high Schools, secondary Schools, Academies, free Schools, special Schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRU), further education colleges, universities.
UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
Isle of Man
https://www.gov.im/categories/education-training-and-careers/schools-and-colleges/
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Education/Schools/FindingSchool/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.gov.gg/article/163185/Education-Working--Retiring
CHARITIES
England and Wales
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
Scotland
Northern Ireland
https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/
Isle of Man
Isle of Man Government - Charities
Channel Islands
http://www.jerseycharities.org/members
http://www.charity.org.gg/Find
Suppliers are advised that the Contracting Authority, its Affiliates and/or Member Authorities, reserve the right to supply the tendered Goods, Services, and commodities to companies that have a majority public sector ownership by any of the public sector bodies referred to above during the Framework Agreement period as stated in this document, for the purpose of selling to other public, private and third sector organisations. Suppliers are advised that the Contracting Authority, its Affiliates and/or Member Authorities, reserve the right to supply the tendered Goods, Services, and commodities to companies that have a majority public sector ownership by any of the public sector bodies referred to above during the Framework Agreement period as stated in this document, for the purpose of selling to other public, private and third sector organisations.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Ltd
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Country
United Kingdom