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title: "Printers and Papercut (South Lakeland Area)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55a39be5-46c4-420a-844c-af2c7657827f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Printers and Papercut (South Lakeland Area)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a39be5-46c4-420a-844c-af2c7657827f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Printers and Papercut (South Lakeland Area)" has been completed by Westmorland and Furness Council, located in Kendal, England. This contract, awarded on 10th September 2025 and published on 19th March 2026, pertains to the office and computing machinery industry category, particularly focusing on printer and papercut supply and services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are scheduled from 11th September 2025 through 10th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery and equipment supply, excluding furniture and software packages. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process aligns with these business sectors. Large enterprises, such as Konica Minolta Business solutions (UK) Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate potential for competing in such tenders, but SMEs and VCSEs can leverage their specialised services and community focus to engage in similar contracting opportunities with local councils.

## Notice

Contract for printer and papercut supply and services (for the South Lakeland Area)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4559ccf-51c4-42e3-8be7-287e9af6ef86 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,988 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK |

## 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

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4559ccf-51c4-42e3-8be7-287e9af6ef86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4559ccf-51c4-42e3-8be7-287e9af6ef86
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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