Award

Wessex Learning Trust - Provision of Multi-functional Devices

WESSEX LEARNING TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 16:57

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Wessex Learning Trust, a sub-central government public authority located in Cheddar, Somerset, UK. On 5 January 2026, the open procurement method culminated with the award to Vision Group (Holdings) Limited for providing multi-functional devices, including hardware, software, and associated services like maintenance and training. The procurement process, titled "Wessex Learning Trust - Provision of Multi-functional Devices", falls under the industry category of photocopying and offset printing equipment, related to CPV code 30120000. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract set to commence on 1 February 2026 and potentially extendable to 2031, accommodating new schools joining the Trust.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in supply and maintenance of multi-functional devices and related software. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can enhance business growth by leveraging the open procedure procurement, which attracted four bids with three final-stage bids coming from SMEs. Companies proficient in digital and print management solutions, capable of providing swift service response, and experienced in the education sector, particularly those familiar with managing contracts across multiple sites, are well-suited to compete. The contractual framework includes a 4-hour response time for service, making it ideal for businesses promising quick and reliable support.

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Notice Title

Wessex Learning Trust - Provision of Multi-functional Devices

Notice Description

This tender opportunity was issued by Wessex Learning Trust ("the Trust"). The contract will be for the provision of Multi-functional Devices ("the service"). It is the Trust's expectation that the Tenderer shall be responsible for the supply, services and goods to the Trust and will include Multi-Functional Devices (MFD's) and Print Management Software. The Tenderer will be responsible for the supply of hardware, software, consumables, and replacement parts. The Tenderer will also provide installation, maintenance, removal, disposal, and training services to the Trust. The contract is to include 4- hour response time, fixed lease and a service maintenance contract of the MFDs.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option of a further year extension to enable co-terminus end dates of the maintenance contract with the leases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment

30121100 - Photocopiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

Contact Name
Claire Jones, Emma May
Contact Email
claire.jones@phplaw.co.uk, emay@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk, josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk, office@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
01934 745363

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISION GROUP (HOLDINGS

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