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07 Jul 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions" within the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, involves the delivery of a Managed Print Service (MPS) solution aimed at supporting printing, copying, scanning, and document management requirements across various locations in the East of England. The initial contract period will start on 1st August 2026 and last for thirty-six months, with a potential extension of up to twenty-four months. The awarded value of the contract is £50,845, and the successful supplier is Canon (UK) Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in office machinery and document management solutions. Large businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive services across multiple locations could greatly benefit from similar future tenders. In this case, while the opportunity was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in digital transformation and managed print services could enhance their portfolios and establish strong partnerships with local councils and public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

A comprehensive Managed Print Service (MPS) solution to support printing, copying, scanning, and document management requirements across multiple sites. The initial contract term shall be thirty-six (36) months, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four (24) months in accordance with the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fe7117f-4b14-4bdd-a5cd-7d8ae15637a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59da06c-1361-4055-b5ea-d3831b5f126b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,845 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,845 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD19 5AW
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Carpenders Park
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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