Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4b-f2f0-711e-b137-855a7012bd4d/writing-and-colouring-instruments-y20008

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Writing and Colouring Instruments - Y20008

[Kent County Council (T/a KCS)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council-ta-kcs)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

2 Aug 2019

Deadline

Closed

3 Sept 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This is Framework Agreement for the provision of Writing and Colouring Instruments.

This Agreement is divided into 7 Lots with each Lot containing more than one category.

- Lot 1 Ballpoint and Retractable
- Lot 2 Highlighters
- Lot 3 Drawing Pencils and Pencils
- Lot 4 Drywipe Markers
- Lot 5 Art and Craft Instruments
- Lot 6 Colouring Pens and Pencils
- Lot 7 Miscellaneous Pens

Additional information:

This opportunity will be completed via ProContract, a site run by Proactis, the electronic tendering suite of the Kent Business Portal.

If you have difficulty in locating this opportunity following download please go to [procontract.due-north.com/Login](https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) and login using your supplied username and appropriate password.

Tenderers must ensure that they maintain their registration to the Portal at all times to ensure that they receive any subsequent mini competition requests.

If, at any time, you experience difficulty accessing ProContract please visit the help centre [supplierhelp.due-north.com](https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/) or alternatively contact ProContract on E-Mail:  or submit a ticket via the supplier Support Help Desk [proactis.kayako.com/default](http://proactis.kayako.com/default)

Tenderers should note the following when uploading documents to the ProContract portal prior to submission:

A 10 MB file will take approximately 5 minutes on average to upload on a standard Broadband connection (256 Kbps upload speed). Please take this into consideration when uploading larger files and ensure that you leave sufficient time to complete your submission.

Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the 'Help' facility in ProContract. These instructions should be consulted in order to ensure that your response is submitted correctly.

The ProContract System maintains a strict audit trail part of which gives detail as to the exact time that a response was uploaded. This audit trail will be used to determine if a tender or mini-competition response is late.

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## CPV classification

Writing instruments

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fc79c48b-1009-434d-ad1d-09ac9e98b11e)

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