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Managed Print Service

WAC ID:631083

NHS & HealthcareAward noticeClosed32014L0024

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Main Category:	Goods
Procurement Method:	Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Method Rationale:	The contract has been awarded by direct award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Managed Print Services Framework RM6361, Lot 2, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement.<br/><br/>Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust required the continuation of a managed print service to support its operational and corporate functions following the expiry of the existing contract. The CCS RM6361 framework provides a compliant procurement route for the provision of managed print services, enabling contracting authorities to award contracts directly where this represents the most appropriate and economically advantageous option.<br/><br/>The awarded solution retains the majority of the Trust's existing multifunctional device estate while replacing devices that have reached the end of their operational lifecycle. This approach delivers a substantial cost saving for the Trust over the initial three-year contract term compared with the existing arrangement, while maintaining service continuity, reducing implementation risk and supporting the Trust's sustainability objectives through the continued use of existing assets where appropriate.<br/><br/>The contract also provides fixed pricing for the duration of the agreement, enhanced managed service support, automated meter collection, consumables management and proactive device monitoring, ensuring a resilient and cost-effective managed print service for the Trust.<br/><br/>The direct award under CCS Framework RM6361 Lot 2 represents a compliant procurement route that delivers best value, operational continuity and reduced delivery risk while meeting the Trust's business and service requirements.

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Award outcome

Awarded to

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITEDGB-FTS-185310

Award status:

Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Unit C1 Telford Way Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XW

Description

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has awarded a three-year contract for the provision of Managed Print Services to Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited through a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6361, Lot 2.<br/><br/>The contract replaces the Trust's existing managed print services agreement and provides a fully managed fleet of A3 and A4 multifunctional devices, including associated print management software, card reader integration, maintenance, consumables, and support services.<br/><br/>The new contract optimizes the Trust's print estate by retaining 105 existing devices and replacing 22 devices, delivering improved operational flexibility, enhanced service resilience, and a reduction in annual operating costs. The commercial model supports ongoing rationalization of the print estate while maintaining continuity of service across Trust locations and delivering improved value for money over the contract term.

CPV Classifications2 codes — click to expand

30100000Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies

30120000Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies

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