Award

Print Room Equipment Lease of Light Production Device and Associated Software 2025-28

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

23 May 2025 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Print Room Equipment Lease of Light Production Device and Associated Software 2025-28" was conducted by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, based in England, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of print shop software package. The bidding process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23 May 2025. The total contract value is £44,497.92, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. The procurement was carried out through the method classified as "Other," indicating possibly a negotiated or bespoke process tailored to specific needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print production equipment and software to expand their portfolio and client base, especially for those equipped to support large-scale reproduction needs. While the contract was awarded to Ricoh UK Ltd, the process demonstrates potential for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in similar future procurements. Companies offering innovative solutions and reliable support within the specified procurement category can position themselves advantageously for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Print Room Equipment Lease of Light Production Device and Associated Software 2025-28

Notice Description

Appointment of a suitable provider for the Lease of a single Light Production Device and associated software used in a Print room/Reproduction department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93456719-aeb3-40fe-a071-e9d0fbdd3b6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3bf2fed-b759-4342-86c5-f23748a3b878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48970000 - Print shop software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,497 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,497 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

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