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title: "Print Room Equipment Lease of Light Production Device and Associated Software 2025-28"
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# Print Room Equipment Lease of Light Production Device and Associated Software 2025-28

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93456719-aeb3-40fe-a071-e9d0fbdd3b6f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Print Room Equipment Lease of Light Production Device and Associated Software 2025-28" was conducted by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, based in England, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of print shop software package. The bidding process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23 May 2025. The total contract value is £44,497.92, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. The procurement was carried out through the method classified as "Other," indicating possibly a negotiated or bespoke process tailored to specific needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print production equipment and software to expand their portfolio and client base, especially for those equipped to support large-scale reproduction needs. While the contract was awarded to Ricoh UK Ltd, the process demonstrates potential for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in similar future procurements. Companies offering innovative solutions and reliable support within the specified procurement category can position themselves advantageously for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Appointment of a suitable provider for the Lease of a single Light Production Device and associated software used in a Print room/Reproduction department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3bf2fed-b759-4342-86c5-f23748a3b878 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,497 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,497 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48970000 - Print shop software package

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3bf2fed-b759-4342-86c5-f23748a3b878

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3bf2fed-b759-4342-86c5-f23748a3b878
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

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