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title: "Managed Print Device Replacement Upgrades"
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buyer: "ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
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# Managed Print Device Replacement Upgrades

Buyer: ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42c39281-8002-4ede-a1a8-aaed4fc64de3

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## Summary

The Orwell Housing Association Ltd has awarded a contract for the Managed Print Device Replacement Upgrades project to Aurora Managed Services Ltd. This procurement, under the industry category of digital printing services, involves the provision and upgrade of 44 managed print devices within the Care and Support Services in the East of England, United Kingdom. Using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the University of Essex National Public Sector framework agreement, the award stage was marked on 29 April 2026, with the contract slated to commence on 29 June 2026 and concluding on 28 September 2031. The tender's value is £162,561.70.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the managed print service sector, as the procurement methodology has been designed to favour small and medium enterprises. Businesses with expertise in digital printing services and familiarity with the framework agreement processes may find this contract appealing. The targeted participation of SMEs allows for potential business growth through long-term service provision, enhancing visibility and expanding operations within the regional market. The Orwell Housing Association Limited, based in Ipswich, acts as the contracting authority, providing a reliable avenue for sustained operations over the five-year contract term.

## Notice

Orwell Housing Association Ltd have awarded a contract to Aurora Managed Services Ltd via the University of Essex National Public Sector framework for the provision and upgrade of 44 managed print devices within the Care and Support Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d9a11d-f987-4696-82c8-f577e9bd57c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,561 |
| 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 | ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP2 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AURORA MANAGED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79811000 - Digital printing services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d9a11d-f987-4696-82c8-f577e9bd57c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d9a11d-f987-4696-82c8-f577e9bd57c1
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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