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MFD's (Multi-Functional Devices) Calico Reference FCP054

THE CALICO GROUP LIMITED

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26 Feb 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Calico Group Limited has completed a procurement process for multi-functional devices (MFDs) and related services, under the title "MFD's (Multi-Functional Devices) Calico Reference FCP054." The procurement falls under the industry category of photocopying services (CPV code 79521000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Sharp Business Systems UK, involves the lease, supply, and maintenance of a fleet of MFDs, as well as the provision of consumables and print management software. The tender process, identified as a single tender action below the threshold, concluded with a contract award date of 5th February 2025 and covers the period from 24th August 2025 to 25th August 2026. The total contract value is £94,561.20 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing, maintaining, and managing office equipment and related software solutions. It is particularly relevant for large-scale suppliers with experience in handling comprehensive service contracts for multi-functional devices. Although the procurement method was direct and not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it sets a benchmark for similar upcoming opportunities where large companies can leverage their capabilities and expand their market presence in the North West region and similar sectors across the UK.

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Notice Title

MFD's (Multi-Functional Devices) Calico Reference FCP054

Notice Description

The company seeks a provider of MFD's (Multi-Functional Devices) for the Calico Group which includes: - The lease and supply of the fleet of MFDs. - The supply of consumables and print management software for the fleet of MFDs. - The maintenance of the fleet of MFDs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c665542-1d4c-4009-83ec-0a4f76cefdfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68831ced-4dfe-4aaa-a6c2-4ec200dfc5c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79521000 - Photocopying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,561 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,561 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CALICO GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURNLEY
Postcode
BB11 2ED
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Burnley
Electoral Ward
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme
Westminster Constituency
Burnley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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