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title: "Multi Functional Devices (MFDs)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2401f8c4-4f70-4b05-8065-73db264c669d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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# Multi Functional Devices (MFDs)

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2401f8c4-4f70-4b05-8065-73db264c669d

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Multi Functional Devices (MFDs) within the office and computing machinery sector. This initiative involved a selective procurement method and was conducted under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £643,737, commenced on 1 January 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021. The tender period ended on 2 December 2016, with the award published on 25 December 2016. The successful supplier for this contract is The Danwood Group Ltd, based in Lincoln.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in office technology and supply services, particularly those able to provide efficient printing solutions tailored for public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the purchasing decision prioritised providers with experience in similar environments. Engaging in such opportunities can foster long-term partnerships with public authorities and expand market reach in the service sector.

## Notice

Thurrock Council sought a single supplier that is suitably qualified in providing a large fleet of MFDs, preferably to public sector organisations. The successful supplier will deliver a new agreement, maintain the highest standard of responsiveness in the provision of printers and printing solutions as efficiently and effectively by way of due regard to the agreement, whilst reducing costs, numbers of devices and improving business processes. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce25925d-d828-42a3-804a-1b326bc2fc13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £643,737 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £643,737 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | THURROCK |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DANWOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 25 Dec 2016 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce25925d-d828-42a3-804a-1b326bc2fc13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce25925d-d828-42a3-804a-1b326bc2fc13
  25th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=232148418
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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