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title: "Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions Framework"
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# Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046b6a

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## Summary

The University of Essex, in collaboration with Dukefield Procurement Ltd, has established a framework for "Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions". The framework, initiated on 24th May 2024, encompasses printing services and related digital transformation solutions. It targets various public sector entities across the UK, including central government departments, local authorities, and educational establishments. The procurement process was open, concluding with the awarding of contracts to multiple suppliers on 9th September 2024. The framework agreement spans an initial 36 months from its commencement, with an optional 12-month extension. Key dates include the tender submission deadline, initially set for 1st July 2024, later extended to 8th July 2024, and the contract award date of 9th September 2024.

This procurement framework presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in printing devices, IT services, and digital transformation solutions. Given the extensive range of services required, businesses offering innovative print technologies, comprehensive maintenance services, and IT consulting would be well-positioned to compete. The framework's broad applicability across numerous public sector bodies ensures a potential for substantial and diversified business engagements, making it an ideal platform for companies aiming to expand their market presence within the public sector. The list of awarded suppliers includes well-known companies such as Xerox, Sharp Business Systems UK PLC, and Ricoh UK Ltd, highlighting a competitive landscape for capable businesses.

## Notice

This is a framework for the supply of multifunctional print devices and a suite of associated digital transformation solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework will provide access to a comprehensive suite of multifunctional print devices and associated digital transformation solutions. It is being established to meet the needs of the University of Essex. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Framework will be let across a single lot, with a maximum of 15 suppliers awarded a place on the framework.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028716-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD PROCUREMENT LIMITED; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | AGILICO WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGIES; APOGEE; AURORA MANAGED SERVICES; CANON; KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK; KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS (UK; RICOH; RIGHT DIGITAL SOLUTIONS; SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS; VISION GROUP (HOLDINGS; XEROX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment
- 30121100 - Photocopiers
- 30121200 - Photocopying equipment
- 30121300 - Reproduction equipment
- 30123000 - Office and business machines
- 30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus
- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment
- 30191000 - Office equipment except furniture
- 30192110 - Ink products
- 30192113 - Ink cartridges
- 30192400 - Reprographic supplies
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231300 - Display screens
- 30231310 - Flat panel displays
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
- 30232140 - Plotters
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 38651000 - Cameras
- 38651600 - Digital cameras
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 50310000 - Maintenance and repair of office machinery
- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
- 50313000 - Maintenance and repair of reprographic machinery
- 50313100 - Photocopier repair services
- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services
- 50320000 - Repair and maintenance services of personal computers
- 50322000 - Maintenance services of personal computers
- 50324000 - Support services of personal computers
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment
- 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212310 - Document creation software development services
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79520000 - Reprographic services
- 79521000 - Photocopying services
- 79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79995100 - Archiving services
- 79999100 - Scanning services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028716-2024
- 24 Jun 2024 at 09:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019253-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016487-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.agilico.co.uk
- http://www.apogeecorp.com
- http://www.aurora.co.uk
- http://www.canon.co.uk
- http://www.capita.co.uk
- http://www.dukefield.co.uk/about-us/
- http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users
- http://www.konicaminolta.co.uk
- http://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk/
- http://www.ricoh.co.uk
- http://www.sharp.co.uk
- http://www.visionplc.co.uk/
- http://www.xerox.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.essex.ac.uk/

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