External Print Purchase Orders

Description

This is a continuation of the existing design and print process. Currently print is provided on a job by job basis. The contract value represents an estimate on the usage of this supplier over then next 8 months.

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

procurement@kent.ac.uk

Contract period

1 Nov 2026 → 31 Jul 2027

Value incl. VAT

£350k

Category

goods

Awarded suppliers

• PRINT MATTERS KENT LIMITED · GB-COH-11198847 · UKJ44, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.