--- title: "Joseph Chamberlain College MFD Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE" published: "2026-06-22" --- # Joseph Chamberlain College MFD Partner Buyer: JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ba01.json) ## Summary The Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, located in Birmingham, has initiated a tender process for a new Multi-Functional Device (MFD) partner, with the procurement being driven by the need to replace the existing contractual arrangements. The tender's focus is on securing innovative solutions to provide and manage a range of multi-functional printing devices along with related services. This opportunity falls under the services category and is currently at the tender stage. Notable deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 22nd July 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2026 for a duration of five years. The College's competitive flexible procedure aims to engage a partner that can provide comprehensive print management and support services, valued at £700,000 net (£840,000 gross). This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies proficient in delivering multi-functional printing solutions alongside value-added services. With the procurement method focused on a selective process, the College encourages participation from diverse businesses, including SMEs, looking to establish or enhance their footprint in the educational sector. The open tender invites competitive bidders capable of delivering advanced and sustainable solutions for device maintenance, consumable management, and innovative communication technologies. Businesses with expertise in efficient procurement of such devices and related services could leverage this opportunity to form a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution, thereby enhancing their market position. ## Notice The Joseph Chamberlain 6th form College is located in the centre of Birmingham. The College has circa 3,100 students and 250 staff and was rated by OFSTED as Outstanding again when it was inspected in February 2024. The College website is www.jcc.ac.uk The core values of the College are: Excellence and Ambition At Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, we are dedicated to improving the learning experience of all students. As a result, we have high ambitions and expectations of everyone and always strive for excellence. We demonstrate a 'can do' attitude and embrace the need for continuous improvement and positive change. Cooperation and Communication Here, we believe in working together as a team, for the benefit of the College. Learning from our own and each other's mistakes and successes, we encourage everyone to take responsibility for their actions. We are open and honest with each other, and have built effective professional relations with each other through mutual trust and transparent communication. Equality and Recognition Throughout the College, diversity and inclusivity underpins everything we do, and we will always treat everyone with respect and fairness. We value and recognise the contribution that every individual makes to the lives of students and are loyal to and proud of our College and our students. The College also encompasses provision for adult learners in its annexe opposite the main building. The main building was a new build approximately 15 years ago and a subsequent extension in provision was opened in September 2024 This procurement is being advertised due to the fact that the current arrangements are due to complete their contractual term. The College is therefore taking the opportunity to go to the market to identify the best innovative and forward-looking partner to support them in the delivery and development of their MFD provision over the next five years. The MFD estate across the College is currently Ricoh but bidders will not be required at Stage 2 proposals to mirror this equipment - rather, propose what bidders feel is appropriate for the College needs. This procurement includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. * Provision of a range of multi-functional printing devices to the college * An installation and commissioning service for each device * A handover and training service * A uniform maintenance service for MFD across the College * An automated service that addresses all consumable needs * A service that includes appropriate print management software * A service that ethically disposes of equipment as necessary * A full service level agreement * Relevant monitoring, management and reporting * Relevant training * A single technical interface to the College outsourced ICT Team * Value added services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058461-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | £700,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE | | Additional buyers | MOXTON EDUCATION LTD | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B12 9FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Newark and Sherwood | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Newark | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment - 30192400 - Reprographic supplies - 66114000 - Financial leasing services - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 11:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058461-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058461-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18064 PSQ Document in PDF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18066 PSQ Document in Word ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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