Award

Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and Managed Print Services - Lot 2

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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15 Aug 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract to Aurora Managed Services for the provision of Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and Managed Print Services, focusing on Lot 2 - Print Room Services. The contract aims to enhance printing services, including committee agendas, payslips, and ceremonial print jobs at the Guildhall, London. The award phase of this procurement process is complete, with the contract commencing on 5th August 2025 and set to conclude on 1st August 2032. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on printing services, with a contract value of £202,433.79. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold.

This tender offers notable opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in managed print services and multifunctional device provision. Although smaller businesses and VCSEs are noted as unsuitable, companies with experience in providing comprehensive print solutions at a large scale would find this contract a lucrative avenue for business growth. The City of London Corporation's requirements for diverse and detailed print services such as booklets, flyers, and speciality printing tasks present excellent growth opportunities for firms that can deliver high-quality, reliable print management services. The long contract period allows for sustained business engagement and potential marketplace expansion within the City of London.

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Notice Title

Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and Managed Print Services - Lot 2

Notice Description

Lot 2 - Print Room Services The City of London Corporation (the City) has appointed a supplier for the provision of a Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and Managed Print Service provider for the Print Room, at the Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ. The primary aim of this contract is to provide the Printing department (Print Room), 5th floor West Wing, Guildhall, City of London Corporation, a Multifunctional Device service provision. The role and main function of this department mainly consists of printing perfect bound committee agendas for the Town Clark's department's committee team. Other functions include: - Printing Payslips for the Chamberlains department of the City of London Corporation. - Various types of print for the Election of Lord Mayor and Admission of Sheriffs ceremonies, for example: Booklets, Flyers, Cards, Ballots and Passes. - Other print jobs upon request from other Departments across the Corporation, such as: Menu Cards for the Cook & Butler's Kitchen, wire-bound booklets and posters (up to SRA3 size).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e91d4bd-608d-4497-a2a7-4ba9ca778b32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e057c2c-8eb0-48e9-aef0-3ba253854662
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,433 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,433 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2032 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Mitchell Walker
Contact Email
mitchell.walker@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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