Joseph Chamberlain College MFD Partner

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, located in Birmingham, has initiated a tender process for a new Multi-Functional Device (MFD) partner, with the procurement being driven by the need to replace the existing contractual arrangements. The tender's focus is on securing innovative solutions to provide and manage a range of multi-functional printing devices along with related services. This opportunity falls under the services category and is currently at the tender stage. Notable deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 22nd July 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2026 for a duration of five years. The College's competitive flexible procedure aims to engage a partner that can provide comprehensive print management and support services, valued at £700,000 net (£840,000 gross).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies proficient in delivering multi-functional printing solutions alongside value-added services. With the procurement method focused on a selective process, the College encourages participation from diverse businesses, including SMEs, looking to establish or enhance their footprint in the educational sector. The open tender invites competitive bidders capable of delivering advanced and sustainable solutions for device maintenance, consumable management, and innovative communication technologies. Businesses with expertise in efficient procurement of such devices and related services could leverage this opportunity to form a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution, thereby enhancing their market position.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Joseph Chamberlain College MFD Partner

Notice Description

The Joseph Chamberlain 6th form College is located in the centre of Birmingham. The College has circa 3,100 students and 250 staff and was rated by OFSTED as Outstanding again when it was inspected in February 2024. The College website is www.jcc.ac.uk The core values of the College are: Excellence and Ambition At Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, we are dedicated to improving the learning experience of all students. As a result, we have high ambitions and expectations of everyone and always strive for excellence. We demonstrate a 'can do' attitude and embrace the need for continuous improvement and positive change. Cooperation and Communication Here, we believe in working together as a team, for the benefit of the College. Learning from our own and each other's mistakes and successes, we encourage everyone to take responsibility for their actions. We are open and honest with each other, and have built effective professional relations with each other through mutual trust and transparent communication. Equality and Recognition Throughout the College, diversity and inclusivity underpins everything we do, and we will always treat everyone with respect and fairness. We value and recognise the contribution that every individual makes to the lives of students and are loyal to and proud of our College and our students. The College also encompasses provision for adult learners in its annexe opposite the main building. The main building was a new build approximately 15 years ago and a subsequent extension in provision was opened in September 2024 This procurement is being advertised due to the fact that the current arrangements are due to complete their contractual term. The College is therefore taking the opportunity to go to the market to identify the best innovative and forward-looking partner to support them in the delivery and development of their MFD provision over the next five years. The MFD estate across the College is currently Ricoh but bidders will not be required at Stage 2 proposals to mirror this equipment - rather, propose what bidders feel is appropriate for the College needs. This procurement includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. * Provision of a range of multi-functional printing devices to the college * An installation and commissioning service for each device * A handover and training service * A uniform maintenance service for MFD across the College * 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 * Relevant training * A single technical interface to the College outsourced ICT Team * Value added services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058461-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

30192400 - Reprographic supplies

66114000 - Financial leasing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B12 9FF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

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