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KCS Own Brand Paper Based Stationery, Stationery, Art & Craft and Paper Hygiene Products – Y22011

Art and craft paper
Office supplies
Paper stationery and other items
+3 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 8 Sept 2026, 00:07 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Submission deadline not published
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
4lots
4 lots · 4 published items
3 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~54 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 54 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
Not published
Budget reduction not calculated
12 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
11 bids
11 SME bids · 11 electronic
Bid price variance: 100% between lowest & highest
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 30)
Based on 1,624 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
34.01%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
3 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
54 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 30)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
SupplierAwards won in sectorTotal awarded valueAvg. winning discount
Insight Direct UK LtdCRN: 02579852
31 contracts£144,076,044,983At ceiling / not disclosed
BannerCRN: 05510758
22 contracts£1,666,803,322-0.8% below budget
DELL CORPORATION LIMITEDCRN: 02081369
22 contracts£10,187,320At ceiling / not disclosed
LYRECO UK LIMITEDCRN: 00442696
19 contracts£1,305,485,030-33.4% below budget
XMA LimitedCRN: 02051703
13 contracts£61,244,626,363At ceiling / not disclosed
Marketing at the Mill LtdCRN: 03998976
13 contracts£6,160At ceiling / not disclosed
Softcat PlcCRN: 02174990
12 contracts£146,226,298,324At ceiling / not disclosed
Academia LimitedCRN: 04771037
11 contracts£55,402,759At ceiling / not disclosed
BALLICOM LIMITEDCRN: 02799428
11 contracts£642,633At ceiling / not disclosed
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLCCRN: 01428210
10 contracts£150,979,678,047-53.3% below budget
Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Framework procedure
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
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£25,000,000
same CPV family
same region
UK Power Networks Office Products and Stationery Tender 2026UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited · 19 Aug 2026, 15:21 BST
£1,311,735
same CPV family
same region
175_27 Catering DisposablesLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · 10 Aug 2026, 15:07 BST
£833,333
same CPV family
same region
Early Years ConstructionYorkshire Purchasing Organisation · 27 Aug 2026, 15:07 BST
£4,200,000
same CPV family
same region
Minimally Invasive SurgerySUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED · 3 Sept 2026, 14:14 BST
£700,000,000
same CPV family
same region
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Kent County Council (t/a KCS): "KCS Own Brand Paper Based Stationery, Stationery, Art & Craft and Paper Hygiene Products – Y22011". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council (t/a KCS)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Kent County Council (t/a KCS). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
20Bids / Report (median)
0.6% of reports have one bid · Mean: 19.2 bids
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Banner Group LimitedNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 326 active published awards; 314 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 30):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
Banner Group Limited6 winsNot disclosed—
The Hira Company Ltd5 winsNot disclosed—
Acco Ltd4 winsNot disclosed—
Helix Trading Limited4 winsNot disclosed—
Sharp Business Systems UK PLC3 winsNot disclosed—
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council (t/a KCS)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
Last source update8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationArt and craft paper, Office supplies, Paper stationery and other items, Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-02cd82
What is being bought
This Framework is for the provision of KCS Own Branded products for supply and delivery to a wide range of educational and office premises. The Agreement is divided into 4 individual product Lots. These are: Lot 1 – Paper Based Stationery Lot 2 – Stationery Lot 3 – Art and Craft Lot 4 – Paper Hygiene
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
  3. Submission deadline changed to published date
    8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
  4. Buyer information updated
    8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
  5. Status changed to active
    28 Jul 2021, 14:40 BST
  6. Official notice release published
    28 Jul 2021, 14:40 BST
  7. Submission deadline changed to 6 Sept 2021, 14:00 BST
    28 Jul 2021, 14:40 BST
  8. Buyer information updated
    28 Jul 2021, 14:40 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Paper Based Stationery
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot contains: Repositionable Notes, Labels, Refill Pads and Flip Pads. 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
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Stationery
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot contains: Popper Wallets, Display Books, Data Files, Laminating Pouches, Punched Pockets, Glue Sticks, Pens & Pencils, Office Sundries. 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
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Art and Craft
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot contains: Border Roll and Poster Paper. 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
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Paper Hygiene
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This lot contains: Hand Towels, Toilet Tissue and Wipers. 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
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    8 Nov 2021, 16:12 GMT
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  15. Contract active
    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
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    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
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    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
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    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
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    Signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · Not published
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Flipfile Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
The Hira Company Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Whitecroft Essentials (Lydney) Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Daler-Rowney Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Merton Group UK Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
W M Sinclair and Sons (Stationers) Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
West Design Products Ltd.
Not published · Not published · active
BDS Office Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Bright Ideas Marketing Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Flipfile Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Hainenko Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Hamelin Brands Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Hardy & Hanson Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Paper Based Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Art and Craft
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Paper Hygiene
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Paper Based Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Paper Based Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Stationery
Not published · signed 4 Nov 2021, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
highestValidBidValue: 7000000
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1
bids: 4 (lot 1)
bids: 4 (lot 1)
bids: 4 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 4 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 7000000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 7000000 (lot 1)
highestValidBidValue: 7000000 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 1)
lowestValidBidValue: 0.1 (lot 1)
smeBids: 4 (lot 1)
smeBids: 4 (lot 1)
smeBids: 4 (lot 1)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
bids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 11 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 (lot 2)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Kent County Council (t/a KCS)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-836
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  • Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    Head Office, 1 Abbey Wood Group, Kings Hill, West Malling, UK, ME19 4YT
    csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
    +44 1622236716

  • BDS Office Limited
    supplier

    Unit 4, Arndale Road, Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK, BN17 7HD

  • Bright Ideas Marketing Ltd
    supplier

    Ibson House, Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK, IP32 7AB

  • Commercial Services Kent Limited
    reviewBody

    1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT

  • Daler-Rowney Ltd
    supplier

    Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, UK, RG12 8SS

  • Flipfile Ltd
    supplier

    Unit 4, Arndale Road, Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK, BN17 7HD

  • Hainenko Limited
    supplier

    284 Chase Road, London, UK, N14 6HF

  • Hamelin Brands Limited
    supplier

    Kings Warren Business Park, Red Lodge, Suffolk, UK, IP28 8WG

  • Hardy & Hanson Ltd
    supplier

    Summit Works, Sheffield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, UK, S36 6HF

  • Merton Group UK Ltd
    supplier

    Unit 9, Foxholes Road, Merton Business Park, Leicester, UK, LE3 1TH

  • The Hira Company Ltd
    supplier

    Elizabeth House, Elizabeth Street, Manchester, UK, M8 8JJ

  • W M Sinclair and Sons (Stationers) Ltd
    supplier

    Silvine Works, North Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, UK, LS21 1AH

  • West Design Products Ltd.
    supplier

    West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent, UK, CT19 4RJ

  • Whitecroft Essentials (Lydney) Ltd
    supplier

    Carlton Suite, Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, UK, GL17 0DD
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