---
title: "Managed Print Solution - The Sixth Form College Farnborough"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06103e"
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published: "2026-03-04"
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# Managed Print Solution - The Sixth Form College Farnborough

Buyer: THE PROSPECT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06103e

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process conducted by The Prospect Trust for a Managed Print Solution at The Sixth Form College Farnborough has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, situated in Farnborough, United Kingdom. The contract, initially extended, is set to commence on 24th March 2026 and may potentially continue until 2031, with renewals and options for extension within other academies under the trust. The process was completed through an open procedure, attracting 13 bids, including 7 from SMEs. Elmdale Maintenance Limited has been announced as the pending supplier, with a contract value of £214,904. Contract signature is due by 17th March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 13th March 2026.

This procurement provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the managed print service industry. Companies with expertise in managing multifaceted printer fleets, including MFDs and desktop printers, are likely to thrive with this contract. Suppliers with the capability to offer comprehensive installation, maintenance, and innovative solutions for print management systems will find the opportunity appealing. The contract's potential for extension to other academies within the trust offers an avenue for long-term engagement, fostering consistent business growth. Businesses focusing on sustainability and quality of service will be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

The College has a 17 Canon MFDs spread across the site, in key locations, in addition to a dedicated reprographics department (1 print-room level machine, 2 secondary high-speed MFDs, and 1 fast MFD for direct staff use). These are on a contract that was extended and is now due to end March 2026. The majority of these MFDs are using PaperCut MF for secure print release. There are also approximately 50 desktop printers of various ages, sizes and capabilities that are unmanaged and unsupported.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It's possible requirements may increase in the future. There may be scope to extend the contract to other academies within the Trust at a later date.

Renewal: Please quote for 1yr, 3yr and 5yr options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019717-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,904 |
| Lots value | £214,904 |
| Awards value | £214,904 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PROSPECT TRUST |
| Locality | FARNBOROUGH |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU14 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | Cherrywood |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELMDALE MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 19:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019717-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 18:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019717-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007325-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11089

## Notice URLs

- https://www.elmdalemaintenance.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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