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Managed Print Device Replacement Upgrades

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Orwell Housing Association Ltd has awarded a contract for the Managed Print Device Replacement Upgrades project to Aurora Managed Services Ltd. This procurement, under the industry category of digital printing services, involves the provision and upgrade of 44 managed print devices within the Care and Support Services in the East of England, United Kingdom. Using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the University of Essex National Public Sector framework agreement, the award stage was marked on 29 April 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 29 June 2026 and concluding on 28 September 2031. The tender's value is £162,561.70.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the managed print service sector, as the procurement methodology has been designed to favour small and medium enterprises. Businesses with expertise in digital printing services and familiarity with the framework agreement processes may find this contract appealing. The targeted participation of SMEs allows for potential business growth through long-term service provision, enhancing visibility and expanding operations within the regional market. The Orwell Housing Association Limited, based in Ipswich, acts as the contracting authority, providing a reliable avenue for sustained operations over the five-year contract term.

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Notice Title

Managed Print Device Replacement Upgrades

Notice Description

Orwell Housing Association Ltd have awarded a contract to Aurora Managed Services Ltd via the University of Essex National Public Sector framework for the provision and upgrade of 44 managed print devices within the Care and Support Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42c39281-8002-4ede-a1a8-aaed4fc64de3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d9a11d-f987-4696-82c8-f577e9bd57c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,561 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,561 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Sep 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
ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP2 0BE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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