Tender

Kaleidoscope MFD Tender

KALEIDOSCOPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

14 May 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust, a public authority based in Weston-Super-Mare, is initiating an active procurement process titled "Kaleidoscope MFD Tender." This open competition aims to appoint a single partner for an operating lease of multi-function devices (MFDs) and contract servicing. The procurement process is below threshold and within the goods category, targeting the supply and servicing of photocopiers and related equipment. The contract, estimated at £95,000 to £115,000, covers the period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 30th May 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 20th June 2025. The opportunities created are within the North Somerset region, and additional information is available via Kaleidoscope's website.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the printing and office equipment sector, offering potential growth through a significant partnership with an educational establishment consisting of seven primary schools. The procurement is particularly suited for companies specialising in photocopying equipment and services, with a strong emphasis on cost-effectiveness, quality, and customer service management, as indicated by the award criteria. As a long-term contract with the possibility of inclusion of future schools joining the trust, businesses with capability for scalability and robust service delivery systems stand to benefit greatly from participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Kaleidoscope MFD Tender

Notice Description

Kaleidoscope Multi Academy trust consists of 7 primary schools with a circa of 1952 pupils based in North Somerset. Kaleidoscope's central office is based at St Martins CofE Primary school. At Kaleidoscope, we see ourselves as developing the whole child. This includes developing a love of learning, enabling our children to become inquiring and resilient learners, supporting their wellbeing and helping them to understand and see their role in the local, national and global context. We also want our children to enjoy reading and read for pleasure. This is at the heart of everything and provides access to wider learning opportunities. This procurement tender is to appoint a single MFD partner for the trust to include an operating lease of equipment and contract servicing. Any future schools or provisions that may join the trust will also be added to the MFD contract and will co-terminate to the same end date of the initial contract. The value of the contract estimates to be between PS95,000 and PS115,000, for the period of 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with further information available within the Tender Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021136-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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


CPV Codes

30121100 - Photocopiers

30121200 - Photocopying equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KALEIDOSCOPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
office@kaleidoscopemat.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS22 9BQ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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