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title: "Mini Competition for the Supply and Management of Multifunctional Devices - AWARD"
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# Mini Competition for the Supply and Management of Multifunctional Devices - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c7c754-3f29-4bcd-9aaf-701a28c334f3

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is conducting a procurement process titled "Mini Competition for the Supply and Management of Multifunctional Devices - AWARD," which falls under the services industry category. The tender is currently marked as complete with a procurement method classified as selective or restricted procedure. The contract commenced on 1st August 2020 and will extend until 31st July 2024, following a planned transition from the previous contract which expires at the end of July 2020. The final submission date for the tender was 16th September 2019, and the contract award was valued at £3,104,208.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed print services and multifunctional devices. Companies offering leasing of inkjet printers, toners, and related services could leverage this contract to establish or strengthen partnerships with the educational sector, particularly with large institutions like Manchester Metropolitan University. Businesses with experience in seamless transition implementations for MFDs will be well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders arising from similar projects.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to identify and appoint a contractor for the supply of multi-functional devices (MFD), whilst operating a managed print service, in line with the University's staff and student printing requirements. The University wishes to lease the MFDs for the duration of the contract and requires the Contractor to provide all consumables (i.e. toners and staples, does not include paper). The University's current contract will expire at the end of July 2020. The supplier is expected to implement the smooth transition of the new fleet of devices within a dedicated timeframe set out in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193175dc-aab8-4ca8-98ff-3ae26eb7ed59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,104,208 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISION (OFFICE AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30232150 - Inkjet printers

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193175dc-aab8-4ca8-98ff-3ae26eb7ed59
- 28 May 2020 at 09:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193175dc-aab8-4ca8-98ff-3ae26eb7ed59
- 28 May 2020 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193175dc-aab8-4ca8-98ff-3ae26eb7ed59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193175dc-aab8-4ca8-98ff-3ae26eb7ed59
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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