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Printers and Papercut (South Lakeland Area)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Printers and Papercut (South Lakeland Area)" has been completed by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England. This contract, awarded on 10th September 2025 and published on 19th March 2026, pertains to the office and computing machinery industry category, particularly focusing on printer and papercut supply and services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are scheduled from 11th September 2025 through 10th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery and equipment supply, excluding furniture and software packages. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process aligns with these business sectors. Large enterprises, such as Konica Minolta Business solutions (UK) Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate potential for competing in such tenders, but SMEs and VCSEs can leverage their specialised services and community focus to engage in similar contracting opportunities with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printers and Papercut (South Lakeland Area)

Notice Description

Contract for printer and papercut supply and services (for the South Lakeland Area)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55a39be5-46c4-420a-844c-af2c7657827f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4559ccf-51c4-42e3-8be7-287e9af6ef86
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, 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,988 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2027 1-2 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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