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title: "Multi-Function Print Framework for Merseyside Schools & LA's"
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published: "2020-10-08"
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# Multi-Function Print Framework for Merseyside Schools & LA's

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f567046-288d-4186-9e36-886b80a9f3b6

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is conducting a public procurement for a "Multi-Function Print Framework for Merseyside Schools & LA's," aimed at providing and servicing multi-function print devices to various educational and local authority institutions in the Merseyside area. The procurement falls under the services category with a total estimated value of £25,000,000. The open tender process is now complete, with the contract period running from 2nd October 2020 to 1st October 2024. Key stakeholders include Liverpool City Council and multiple other Merseyside authorities, and the tender was awarded on 10th January 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in photocopying and offset printing equipment, particularly those offering maintenance and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the framework permits optional usage by participating councils and schools, allowing for a range of suppliers to provide their services across the education sector in Merseyside. Engaging in this framework can lead to sustainable contracts within the public sector, fostering growth for successful bidders.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is appointing service providers to supply and service multi-function print devices for merseyside schools and local authorities. The service providers will provide multi-function and small printer devices, maintenance and support contracts as well as offering advisory and administration support where required. This framework agreement is also available and will be open for the use of Liverpool City Council, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and all Merseyside Schools; a full list of which can be found here: http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml Please note usage of this framework will be optional.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c282195-d1bf-40b5-83ee-d595f0ee5bf4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2020 - 1 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALTODIGITAL NETWORKS; APOGEE; KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SYSTEMS; RICOH; SHARP UK BUSINESS SYSTEMS; TOSHIBA TEC UK IMAGING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2020 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c282195-d1bf-40b5-83ee-d595f0ee5bf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c282195-d1bf-40b5-83ee-d595f0ee5bf4
  8th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=18e3c469-c4bd-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml
- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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