Published date: 19 November 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30000000
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Document management software package - 48311000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
WORCESTER001-DN583174-58879533
Published date
19 November 2021
Closing date
17 December 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
17 January 2022
Contract end date
19 January 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Not applicable
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council is inviting tenders for the provision and maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices (MFD) with full Papercut Print Management Software installed to allow for easy, secure and waste free printing options. The Contract will include all repairs to breakdowns at all sites within the agreed timescales and also servicing once a year.
The key aims of the new contract will be to:
• Reduce print levels, by providing the tools and management information to challenge unnecessary printing.
• Have a clearly defined and agreed SLA to ensure the Council have an effective business-as-usual ICT support operation.
• Provide an efficient and responsive maintenance and repairs service
• Provide the Council with a single point of contact for all account management activities including the provision and communication of management information pertaining to all equipment in the new contract.
• Implement a continuous improvement plan whereby the Supplier
continuously monitors device volumes and re-occurring faults and advises the Council of areas of opportunity for service improvements or cost savings.
The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, Contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.
About the buyer
Address
The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
WR1 2EY
England
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Closing: 17 December 2021, 12pm