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title: "RENTAL & SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF FRANKING MACHINE"
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buyer: "HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# RENTAL & SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF FRANKING MACHINE

Buyer: HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb220f1-3299-44a0-b554-f45971a4c51e

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## Summary

The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the rental and service maintenance of a franking machine to Twofold Document Solutions. This procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services, was completed through a selective process, which involved a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6017). The contract, valued at £23,040.40, has a duration starting from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2026. The contract was officially awarded on 2nd March 2021, with the tender period closing on 26th February 2021. The delivery of the service is set to take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in service provision for office equipment. Businesses specialising in maintenance services for franking machines or related office technologies are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with frameworks such as RM6017 can also help these businesses expand their service offerings and secure further contract opportunities with public sector organisations.

## Notice

This notice is being posted to inform of an award of contract to Twofold Document Solutions for the rental and service maintenance support of franking machine via Crown Commercial Services framework number RM6017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a5d788-4670-43e0-aaa0-3b3943e77c1e |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,040 |
| 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 | HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU3 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWOFOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a5d788-4670-43e0-aaa0-3b3943e77c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a5d788-4670-43e0-aaa0-3b3943e77c1e
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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