Tender

Provision and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices (MFD) and Print Management Solution

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Nov 2021 at 17:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices (MFD) and Print Management Solution". This procurement falls within the office and computing machinery and equipment category, with a focus on installing Papercut Print Management Software. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 17 December 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 17 January 2022 and will extend until 19 January 2027. The council is located in Worcester, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a service-related contract that focuses on innovative print management solutions. Companies with expertise in multi-functional device provision, maintenance services, or document management software are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises sustainability through reduced print levels and efficient service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices (MFD) and Print Management Solution

Notice Description

The Council is inviting tenders for the provision and maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices (MFD) with full Papercut Print Management Software installed to allow for easy, secure and waste free printing options. The Contract will include all repairs to breakdowns at all sites within the agreed timescales and also servicing once a year. The key aims of the new contract will be to: * Reduce print levels, by providing the tools and management information to challenge unnecessary printing. * Have a clearly defined and agreed SLA to ensure the Council have an effective business-as-usual ICT support operation. * Provide an efficient and responsive maintenance and repairs service * Provide the Council with a single point of contact for all account management activities including the provision and communication of management information pertaining to all equipment in the new contract. * Implement a continuous improvement plan whereby the Supplier continuously monitors device volumes and re-occurring faults and advises the Council of areas of opportunity for service improvements or cost savings. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, Contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a926abc0-5a99-46bf-a21f-201823333ea3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af60489c-919b-4b5b-981e-334f48ae4df5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 19 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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