Published date: 2 April 2025
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
Printers and plotters - 30232100
Printing machinery - 42991200
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£1 to £139,000,000
Procurement reference
CIMPLE-468731
Published date
2 April 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
23 May 2025
Contract end date
22 May 2029
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will demonstrate technical competency, best Value for Money and to provide all requirements in relation to both new and refurbished Multifunctional Devices (MFDs), including the supply, installation, maintenance, and repairs of the machines, including any spare parts required, to HEART and other Customers on a National basis. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education Sector and to other small to medium sized Public Sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any Public Sector Contracting Authority.
The single Supplier for this Framework must also be able to provide Digital Transformation Solutions which can work seamlessly alongside the devices, including but not limited to, Print Management Cloud Services, and Automated Invoice Processing.
The Supplier must be able to offer the option to purchase, and option to lease, both new and refurbished Multifunctional Devices.
The Supplier must be able to provide Consumables for the devices, and offer devices from a minimum of two different manufacturers, to ensure the Customer is provided with optionality and unbiased recommendations.
The Supplier is expected to prioritise the providence of quality, sustainability, and social value in all operations.
More information
Links
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- https://cimple.uk/detail/468731
- Tender notice
Additional text
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HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will demonstrate technical competency, best Value for Money and to provide all requirements in relation to both new and refurbished Multifunctional Devices (MFDs), including the supply, installation, maintenance, and repairs of the machines, including any spare parts required, to HEART and other Customers on a National basis. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education Sector and to other small to medium sized Public Sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any Public Sector Contracting Authority.
The single Supplier for this Framework must also be able to provide Digital Transformation Solutions which can work seamlessly alongside the devices, including but not limited to, Print Management Cloud Services, and Automated Invoice Processing.
The Supplier must be able to offer the option to purchase, and option to lease, both new and refurbished Multifunctional Devices.
The Supplier must be able to provide Consumables for the devices, and offer devices from a minimum of two different manufacturers, to ensure the Customer is provided with optionality and unbiased recommendations.
The Supplier is expected to prioritise the providence of quality, sustainability, and social value in all operations.
Evaluation Weighting:
Commercial: 30.0%
Quality: 50.0%
Social: 20.0%
About the buyer
Contact name
Zoe Court
Address
BEDFORD ACADEMY
MILE ROAD
Bedford
MK417PZ
England
Telephone
07957 110 938
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Closing: 28 April 2025, 12pm