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title: "Supply of a Managed Print Service"
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# Supply of a Managed Print Service

Buyer: LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04ff8a3c-e36e-481b-bb6d-366f38b243db

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Livin Housing Limited, a reputable Registered Social Landlord located in Spennymoor, County Durham. They are seeking to procure a "Managed Print Service" under the open tender method, with a tender period ending on 20 March 2017. This opportunity is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on printers and related services. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £80,000, with the contract period set to commence on 17 April 2017 and lasting until 16 April 2022.

This tender presents exceptional growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managed print services, particularly those offering innovative features like follow-me printing and comprehensive maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supplying multifunction devices and related consumables are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, eligible companies can expand their client base while supporting a significant provider of social housing in the region.

## Notice

livin (the Client) is a Registered Social Landlord formed following the Large Scale Voluntary Transfer of local authority housing from the former Sedgefield Borough Council in 2009. The Client owns approximately 8400 homes, 2,600 garages and 60 commercial properties as well as areas of land making it one of the largest registered providers of social housing in County Durham. The Client directly employs over 130 staff based in purpose built office accommodation on the new DurhamGate site in Spennymoor. Currently the client has a managed print service that provides three mono MFDs and two colour MFDs. All devices have several paper trays and will print both A4 and A3. These are leased with quarterly billing and there is a per page charge that covers all consumables except paper and staples. All maintenance and necessary parts are also covered under these costs. The client is looking for a company to provide a new managed print service with features such as follow-me printing, scanning, photocopying, and auditing and accounting. This will include the lease of several multi-function devices as well as the management of the consumables and maintenance of these devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ea164f-5506-489a-b2ba-d811b43c0cdc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 16 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | SPENNYMOOR, CO DURHAM |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL16 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Tudhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment
- 30121100 - Photocopiers
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment
- 48770000 - General, compression and print utility software package
- 48773000 - Print utility software package
- 48773100 - Print-spooling software package
- 48824000 - Printer servers
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ea164f-5506-489a-b2ba-d811b43c0cdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ea164f-5506-489a-b2ba-d811b43c0cdc
  14th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138653
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.livin.co.uk

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