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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Multifunctional Print Devices, Print Management, and Digital Workflow Software. This procurement falls under the industry category of printing and related services (CPV: 79800000). The scope of the award includes equipment lease agreements for the service provision in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 10th July 2026 following the tender process, which concluded on 6th May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2029, with a total contract value of £142,772.40.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in digital workflow solutions and print management services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the nature of the services required. Engaging in this contract can help expand a company's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Herefordshire Council. Large companies, such as the winning supplier Ricoh UK Ltd, demonstrate the scalability potential of this project, making it an appealing opportunity for capable businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award notice for Printing, Scanning and Copying, including Equipment Lease Agreement

Notice Description

Appointment of a single provider for Multifunctional Print Devices (MFDs), Print Management and/or Digital Workflow Software and Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74809a97-0fec-4f80-b67b-9c448d88f7f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bccaa9b-c1a3-4f6c-90d9-a0402240d6dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,772 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,772 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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