Printing and related services

Tender description

The Contracting Authority has established a framework agreement for the provision of multifunctional devices and associated print services and supplies. The framework focuses upon the supply of said services and supplies across 7 lots. The Framework Agreement is established to meet the need for said services of organisations across the entire public sector. The framework is let on behalf of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium but is also be open for use by all other public sector contracting authorities throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include but are not limited to central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/ This lot provides access to a wide range of multifunctional and reprographics devices and associated print services from entry level to large volume units from across suppliers' ranges. It also involves the provision of desk top printers to supplement print solutions and the provision of associated print services including print audit, project management services, print management software and IT support services. Where possible devices will be made available to users through electronic catalogues. Devices are available on either an outright purchase or lease basis, with accompanying maintenance and support arrangements. This lot provides access to a wide range of recycled/refurbished multifunctional and reprographics devices and associated print services from entry level to large volume units from across suppliers' ranges. This includes reconditioned and remanufactured devices. It also provides access to desk top printers to supplement print solutions and associated print services including print audit, project management services, print management software and IT support services. Where possible devices will be made available to users through electronic catalogues. Devices are available on an outright purchase or lease basis, with accompanying maintenance and support arrangements. This lot involves the provision of managed print and document services solutions up to and including fully outsourced solutions. Additional value added services are also available under this lot to include, but not be limited to, IT cloud services, scanning and archive services, document management services, IT print support, mail room and mail room production services, mailing services, e.g. hybrid mail, offset print and specialist printing, provision of consumables, office stationery, digital storage, workflow, data and document management solutions and IT support services. This lot provides access to a range of specialist printing technologies and technological advancements. This includes but is not limited to wide format printing devices, 3D printing devices, scanners and duplicators. Associated print and document management software are also available under this lot along with related consumables and maintenance and support services. The lot is complemented by access to a number of value added ancillary services and supplies such as photographic and video equipment, projectors and related services and supplies. Where possible devices will be made available to users through electronic catalogues. Devices are available on an outright purchase basis and, where relevant, also available on a lease basis. This lot provides access to a comprehensive range of desk-top and floor standing printers and associated supplies and services. Associated professional services are also available such as print audit, maintenance and support, project management and IT support services. Where possible devices will be made available to users through electronic catalogues. Devices are available on an outright purchase basis and, where relevant, also available on a lease basis. This lot provides access to a comprehensive range of monitors and other associated peripherals and services. Associated professional services are also available such as maintenance and support, network services, project management and IT support services. Where possible devices will be made available to users through electronic catalogues. Devices are available on an outright purchase basis, and where relevant on a lease basis. This lot provides framework users with professional consultancy services to provide advice and guidance upon any aspect of the provisions of a print solution, across any of the framework lots. It allows framework users to engage suppliers to deliver maximum efficiency and effectiveness from their existing print solution (s). Framework suppliers are not prevented from fulfilling print service recommendations they may make under this lot, where they are also a supplier on one of the other framework lots but they must make potential users aware of the potential conflict of interest before being commissioned to provide consultancy services under this lot. Services are available via a variety of pricing models including but not limited to daily rates, fixed price solutions, guaranteed savings and shared savings.