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Summary of the contracting process

The Harris Federation is currently seeking a Multi-Functional Device (MFD) and Reprographics Partner to enhance its printing and related services across its 51 schools, located in Croydon, UK. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submission of questions set for May 3, 2022, and an invitation to tender anticipated by May 5, 2022. The selected partner will provide services starting August 1, 2022, with the contract running until July 31, 2027, potentially covering additional schools that may join during this period. The procurement method is selective, allowing for competitive negotiations that could result in a total contract value of up to £12 million over five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, photocopying equipment, and managed print services, particularly those capable of providing installation, training, maintenance, and consumables management. Companies that can deliver innovative MFD solutions and comprehensive service agreements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The Harris Federation aims to streamline its operational efficiency, making this an enticing prospect for firms looking to expand their clientele within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MFD/Reprographics Partner

Notice Description

The Harris Federation was established in 1991. The Federation is a family of inclusive and aspirational schools working together. The Federation is led and run by teachers. The Federation currently encompasses 51 schools but in addition to this it is expected to grow in the lifetime of the contract. The current working assumption is 3 schools per year but these could join in one group, individually or in smaller groups. The ICT Support at the Federation is currently all delivered 'in house'. This is mix of technical resource managed by schools themselves and also a central team who support the local technical staff. The implementation of IT is currently subject to a procurement process which will identify a Preferred Bidder by the end of April 2022. The successful partner will then be responsible for the delivery of all IT equipment and solutions, apart from MFD, for 5 years from the 1st June 2022. This procurement encompasses the deliverables noted below, but in essence is all about identifying a single MFD partner. At the sole discretion of the Federation any future schools that the Federation may incorporate will also be added to the MFD Partner contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the same end date of the initial contract. This MFD procurement is advertised as a maximum 5 year service with start and end dates as follows: - Service start date - 1st August 2022 - Service end date - 31st July 2027 In terms of this procurement, the companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but not be limited to; - Provision of a range of Multi-functional printing devices to all the schools and offices - An installation and commissioning service for each device - A handover and training service - A uniform maintenance service for any of the schools who have MFD's across the Trust - An automated service that addresses all consumable needs - A service that includes appropriate print management software - A service that ethically disposes of equipment as necessary - A full Service Level Agreement - Relevant monitoring, management and reporting - A single technical interface to the Trust ICT Team - Technical interface into the Trusts Implementation Delivery partner (Note: All MFD delivery will be carried out through this contract and chosen partner). - Value added services Bidders should note the following; - The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack. The contract is expected to be with one organisation that will manage all aspects of supply/service as well as the interface, as necessary, into their partner leasing company. - Schools will replace their current provision once the existing lease agreements come to an end - There will be no requirement for TUPE IDEA OF VOLUMES - The Federation has a current estate of 562 devices - the majority of which are under lease agreements. - The current estate generates an indicative annual total of 71,770,433 Mono copies - The current estate generates an indicative annual total of 21,056,544 Colour copies

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Harris Federation was established in 1991. The Federation is a family of inclusive and aspirational schools working together. The Federation is led and run by teachers. The Federation currently encompasses 51 schools but in addition to this it is expected to grow in the lifetime of the contract. The current working assumption is 3 schools per year but these could join in one group, individually or in smaller groups. The ICT Support at the Federation is currently all delivered 'in house'. This is mix of technical resource managed by schools themselves and also a central team who support the local technical staff. The implementation of IT is currently subject to a procurement process which will identify a Preferred Bidder by the end of April 2022. The successful partner will then be responsible for the delivery of all IT equipment and solutions, apart from MFD, for 5 years from the 1st June 2022. This procurement encompasses the deliverables noted below, but in essence is all about identifying a single MFD partner. At the sole discretion of the Federation any future schools that the Federation may incorporate will also be added to the MFD Partner contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the same end date of the initial contract. This MFD procurement is advertised as a maximum 5 year service with start and end dates as follows: - Service start date - 1st August 2022 - Service end date - 31st July 2027 In terms of this procurement, the companies identified from these shortlisting questions to receive the ITT will then receive a detailed set of requirements. For the purposes of this shortlisting stage bidders should assume that the ITT will include, but not be limited to; - Provision of a range of Multi-functional printing devices to all the schools and offices - An installation and commissioning service for each device - A handover and training service - A uniform maintenance service for any of the schools who have MFD's across the Trust - An automated service that addresses all consumable needs - A service that includes appropriate print management software - A service that ethically disposes of equipment as necessary - A full Service Level Agreement - Relevant monitoring, management and reporting - A single technical interface to the Trust ICT Team - Technical interface into the Trusts Implementation Delivery partner (Note: All MFD delivery will be carried out through this contract and chosen partner). - Value added services Bidders should note the following; - The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack. The contract is expected to be with one organisation that will manage all aspects of supply/service as well as the interface, as necessary, into their partner leasing company. - Schools will replace their current provision once the existing lease agreements come to an end - There will be no requirement for TUPE IDEA OF VOLUMES - The Federation has a current estate of 562 devices - the majority of which are under lease agreements. - The current estate generates an indicative annual total of 71,770,433 Mono copies - The current estate generates an indicative annual total of 21,056,544 Colour copies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011717-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment

30123000 - Office and business machines

30124000 - Parts and accessories of office machines

30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus

48773000 - Print utility software package

50310000 - Maintenance and repair of office machinery

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

66114000 - Financial leasing services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79800000 - Printing and related services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Harris Federation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1LH
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

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