Print Services Framework

Kent County Council
South East
Selective procedure
24 November 2025 to 23 November 2028

This framework covers two distinct lots: Lot 1 for general print services and Lot 2 for promotional merchandise. The contract is facilitated via the Panacea online ordering platform to manage external print requirements and ensure competitive pricing across the appointed supplier base.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £630k; As published
Published: 23 January 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 13 September 2025; Belmont Press Ltd, PSL Print Management Ltd, Allwag Promotions and 4 more
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 23 November 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of commercial print services and promotional merchandise supply through a managed online ordering platform for public sector requirements.

Category: Printed matter and related products

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
23 January 2026
Contract awardedto Belmont Press Ltd, PSL Print Management Ltd, Allwag Promotions and 4 more
13 September 2025
Contract starts
24 November 2025
Contract ends
23 November 2028

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How it compares

6.4× the typical digital printing contract (£99k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/196398/print-services-framework
Buyer reference: SC240052
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-9de0f4c4-80c4-4d31-b46e-b001f10908b2
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Kent County Council. Print Services Framework. Contract award, 23 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/196398/print-services-framework (accessed 12 October 2026).