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title: "Pharos Managed Print Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-212d576d-c185-42ac-94c1-0654c90177fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)"
published: "2023-09-20"
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# Pharos Managed Print Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-212d576d-c185-42ac-94c1-0654c90177fb

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## Summary

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has awarded a contract for the Pharos Managed Print Service to Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Limited. The contract, worth £844,125 GBP, falls under the Photocopier maintenance services category. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now been completed, with a contract period running from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2028. The tender was open to businesses in the services sector and had its tender period end on July 6, 2023, with the award date set at September 20, 2023.

This contract award from NTU presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, specifically those providing managed print services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations were deemed suitable for this procurement, indicating a commitment to engaging a diverse range of suppliers. Businesses in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, where the service will be delivered, stand to benefit from this contract if well-suited to provide high-quality managed print services.

## Notice

Pharos Managed Print Service requirement via Mini Competition through NEUPC's National Education Printer Agreement 2 (NEPA2) Framework Lot 2. Managed Print.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d66e629f-9744-4abf-8b15-1dab1f6f51bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £844,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £844,125 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d66e629f-9744-4abf-8b15-1dab1f6f51bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d66e629f-9744-4abf-8b15-1dab1f6f51bb
  20th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69522&B=NTU
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
  User / Company

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