Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Managed Print Services Multi Functional Devices (MFD)

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 11:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for Managed Print Services Multi Functional Devices (MFD) through a direct award contract. This process falls under the office machinery, equipment, and supplies industry category, specifically focusing on photocopying and offset printing equipment. The procurement method utilised was direct award, highlighting a streamlined approach to supplier selection. The contract was awarded to Aurora Managed Services Ltd, with the service period running from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2031. This contract covers various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, with a total value of £1,275,971 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in office supply services, especially those specialising in managed print services and multifunctional devices. The contract is well-suited for large enterprises, given its substantial scale and extended service period. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also benefit by seeking subcontracting opportunities or partnership arrangements with Aurora Managed Services Ltd. The focus on multiple locations provides wide-ranging opportunities for businesses in the UK and internationally involved in digital transformation solutions related to office equipment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Print Services Multi Functional Devices (MFD)

Notice Description

contract awarded via Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions UOE/DU/MFD/01 to provide Managed Print Services Multi Functional Devices (MFD)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46b5b2bb-369c-4b27-8c4a-1407df5ce68b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6972bf70-fa6f-44af-aa65-fc6d89dab20d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,275,971 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,275,971 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-46b5b2bb-369c-4b27-8c4a-1407df5ce68b-2026-08-03T12:01:54+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-03T12:01:54+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-46b5b2bb-369c-4b27-8c4a-1407df5ce68b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "20260803120147-104130",
        "title": "Managed Print Services Multi Functional Devices (MFD)",
        "description": "contract awarded via Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions UOE/DU/MFD/01 to provide Managed Print Services Multi Functional Devices (MFD)",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "30100000",
            "description": "Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "30120000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Photocopying and offset printing equipment"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "S1 2HH"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1275971,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-187357",
            "name": "Sheffield City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sheffield City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Pinstone Street,",
                "locality": "Sheffield",
                "postalCode": "S1 2HH",
                "countryName": "ENG"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kay Handley",
                "email": "Kay.Handley2@sheffield.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 01142734567"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://sheffield.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-337206",
            "name": "Aurora Managed Services Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Aurora Managed Services Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-2 Castle Lane, London SW1E 6DR"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-187357",
        "name": "Sheffield City Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-46b5b2bb-369c-4b27-8c4a-1407df5ce68b-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-20T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-08-03T12:01:54+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1275971,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-337206",
                    "name": "Aurora Managed Services Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6972bf70-fa6f-44af-aa65-fc6d89dab20d",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-03T12:01:54+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "Additional data",
                    "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107904&B=UK"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "description": "User / Company",
                    "url": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}