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title: "Provision of Multi-Functional Printers (MFPs) for Somerset Libraries"
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# Provision of Multi-Functional Printers (MFPs) for Somerset Libraries

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8c37533-24fa-44d2-aad3-ed2b8d6434cb

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Multi-Functional Printers (MFPs) for libraries in Somerset. This contract, valued at approximately £500,000 over a five-year period, was awarded as of 7th October 2021 and falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement method used was classified under ‘Other’ and officially began on 1st October 2021, with the contract set to last until 30th September 2026. The tendering phase concluded on 16th July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in office equipment and services, to engage in the expanding market of library operational resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the emphasis on accessibility for businesses of various scales. Companies that can provide innovative, efficient, and cost-effective printing solutions would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from future contracts with Somerset County Council and similar organisations.

## Notice

Multi-Functional Printers for Libraries in Somerset, awarded from Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Framework 'Multifunctional Devices, Managed Print and Content Services and Records and Information Management' - RM3781. Contract award date 7th October 2021 Please note, the value entered in this notice is an estimated 5 year value based on historical print numbers and estimated future printer requirements. The award is up to a maximum value of PS500,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb8d5ba-b56d-4b90-b45b-2fd3d824f92c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,026 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,026 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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

- 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

- 8 Oct 2021 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb8d5ba-b56d-4b90-b45b-2fd3d824f92c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb8d5ba-b56d-4b90-b45b-2fd3d824f92c
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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