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title: "Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions"
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# Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066388

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions" was initiated by Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services. It is part of the public authority - sub-central government. The procurement falls under the services category and encompasses multi-functional devices, digital solutions, and inkjet printers among other related services. The process involves an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 5th June 2026. Contracts for the associated lots have been awarded and are due to commence on 22nd June 2026, concluding by 21st June 2030. Key industry classifications for this procurement include photocopying equipment, document management software, and IT consultancy services, covering various locations in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both SMEs and larger enterprises that specialise in digital solutions and office equipment, software development, and maintenance. Businesses capable of offering innovative and efficient technological solutions are well-positioned to benefit, as the framework has provisions for incorporating future advancements in these domains. The multi-lot framework structure allows suppliers to tailor their offerings to meet diverse client needs, promoting strategic growth and fostering long-term partnerships within the UK's public sector landscape.

## Notice

The Framework covers the provision of a full range of Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions including, but not limited to, Leased and Purchased Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions, Digital Solutions and Associated Services, Leased and Purchased Inkjet Printers. The Framework has been split into three (3) Lots which allows Customers a choice of how best to approach the market. As product ranges increase with technological advances, it is anticipated that any future innovative goods/services will be made available as part of the Framework.

### Lot Information

Leased and Purchased Multi-functional Devices and Digital Solutions

Lot 1 covers the provision of multi-functional Devices and digital solutions, to include both A4 and A4/A3 networked and standalone multi-functional Devices, printers, high volume print room Devices and wide format printers, all with the option of CPC maintenance. Equipment in this Lot may be procured as a direct purchase or via a Lease agreement. In addition to the standard Manufacturer's warranty, maintenance options must be available for all products. Digital Solutions requirements can include, but will not be limited to, a range of Equipment, Software and services (including on-going maintenance, support and managed print) to help control, manage and measure the effectiveness of the print environment. This can include output surveys to establish existing output trends and costs, print job accounting, Device management, departmental chargeback, confidential printing, job routing based on most efficient use of Devices, scanning with optical character recognition, greater efficiencies through the reduction of waste and uncollected jobs, rules-based printing.

Digital Solutions and Associated Services

Digital Solutions includes the use of digital technologies to create new, or modify existing, business processes, culture, and Customer experiences to meet changing Customer needs and requirements. We are seeking Suppliers who, in complement to their offering of multi-functional Devices, can provide digital solutions to enable Customers to transform and improve operating processes by way of multiple solutions with the Supplier of their choice. Individual opportunities will need to be tailored to meet the Customer's requirement to improve efficiency, provide an agile and reliable solution that will transform and meet their business objectives. This Lot supports both the Supplier and Customer/Member Authority in identifying and developing strategic relationships and whole life costs, that will provide benefits through the ability to have a single lead Supplier relationship.

Inkjet Printers

This Lot covers the supply of heatless inkjet printers designed for energy efficiency, high-quality output, and reduced environmental impact. Printers must utilise heatless technology to minimise power consumption and improve sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053259-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000,000 |
| Awards value | £750,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING, KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | EBM OFFICE CENTRE; INSIGHT SYSTEMS; KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS; RICOH; SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRE (SCC; THE DMS DIGITAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 30121100 - Photocopiers
- 30121200 - Photocopying equipment
- 30121300 - Reproduction equipment
- 30121400 - Duplicating machines
- 30124500 - Scanner accessories
- 30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48313000 - Optical-character-recognition (OCR) software package
- 48317000 - Word-processing software package
- 50313100 - Photocopier repair services
- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services
- 66114000 - Financial leasing services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 79520000 - Reprographic services
- 79521000 - Photocopying services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053259-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020116-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053259-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020116-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NCPE2RG396
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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