Award

Managed Print Solution - The Sixth Form College Farnborough

THE PROSPECT TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 19:11

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 18:23

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process conducted by The Prospect Trust for a Managed Print Solution at The Sixth Form College Farnborough has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, situated in Farnborough, United Kingdom. The contract, initially extended, is set to commence on 24th March 2026 and may potentially continue until 2031, with renewals and options for extension within other academies under the trust. The process was completed through an open procedure, attracting 13 bids, including 7 from SMEs. Elmdale Maintenance Limited has been announced as the pending supplier, with a contract value of £214,904. Contract signature is due by 17th March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 13th March 2026.

This procurement provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the managed print service industry. Companies with expertise in managing multifaceted printer fleets, including MFDs and desktop printers, are likely to thrive with this contract. Suppliers with the capability to offer comprehensive installation, maintenance, and innovative solutions for print management systems will find the opportunity appealing. The contract's potential for extension to other academies within the trust offers an avenue for long-term engagement, fostering consistent business growth. Businesses focusing on sustainability and quality of service will be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Managed Print Solution - The Sixth Form College Farnborough

Notice Description

The College has a 17 Canon MFDs spread across the site, in key locations, in addition to a dedicated reprographics department (1 print-room level machine, 2 secondary high-speed MFDs, and 1 fast MFD for direct staff use). These are on a contract that was extended and is now due to end March 2026. The majority of these MFDs are using PaperCut MF for secure print release. There are also approximately 50 desktop printers of various ages, sizes and capabilities that are unmanaged and unsupported.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It's possible requirements may increase in the future. There may be scope to extend the contract to other academies within the Trust at a later date.

Renewal: Please quote for 1yr, 3yr and 5yr options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06103e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019717-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,904 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£214,904 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£214,904 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 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
THE PROSPECT TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNBOROUGH
Postcode
GU14 8JX
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Rushmoor
Electoral Ward
Cherrywood
Westminster Constituency
Aldershot

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELMDALE MAINTENANCE

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