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Published 12 Sept 2024, 12:09 BST

Official UK procurement notice

PP-10115 Hornchurch Academy Trust MFDs

Official notice

Authority: HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST (Public body)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesRestricted procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,500,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 11 Oct 2024awarded 18 Mar 2025
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This requirement is for a new framework agreement for Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) and Managed Print Service Provision. It is expected to be used primarily by education establishments listed in Attachment 1 Brokerage Subscribers 2024 (subject to change). It is envisaged that other neighbouring Education Establishments outside of Havering, some of whom are currently buying into the Havering Education Brokerage Service as well as other schools that may buy in at a later or future time, may also use the framework.

CPV: Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture · Printing and related services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 6 suppliers · 3 bids received (0.5 per place) · 4 appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1PP-10115 Hornchurch Academy Trust MFDs - Multifunctional Print Devices (MFDs) and Basic Print Management SoftwareCancelledPublished value£500,000

The purpose of Lot 1 is to appoint a single Supplier who shall be responsible for the provision of Multifunctional Print Devices (MFDs) and Basic Print Management Software via Direct Award between the successful Supplier and Buyer. The aim is to provide a simple, efficient and compliant route for Buyers to procure a range of MFDs and Basic Print Management Software through a Supplier hosted Web-based Online Catalogue.Lot 1 is for the provision of Products (e.g. mono and colour-capable Devices, Entry Level Print Management Software and accessories) with minimum features that will be specified in Framework specification schedule at ITT stage. The Products will range from small to large office based, free standing and network ready MFDs, Basic Print Management Software which includes a range of accessories to enable Buyers to customise Devices to meet their individual requirements.

Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2PP-10115 Hornchurch Academy Trust MFDs - Multifunctional Print Devices (MFDs) and Print Management under Managed Service ProvisionCancelledPublished value£1,000,000

The purpose of Lot 2 is to appoint multiple suppliers that are capable of providing a Managed Service to meet the Buyer’s ‘outputs and outcomes’ detailed within their specification of requirements by designing, installing and managing the Services that meet the Buyer’s requirements. This may involve Buyers who wish to either fully or partially refresh their fleet of devices.A significant driver of Lot 2 is to provide Buyers with the opportunity to deliver their short-, medium- or long-term Digital Strategy by identifying and or creating digital solutions within one (1) competition to support their business processes. Direct award is not allowed under Lot 2. The maximum number of this Lot is envisaged to be a minimum of three and a maximum of five.

Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    As per the tendering documentation

What this means for your bid
  • “PP-10115 Hornchurch Academy Trust MFDs” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
12 Sept 2024, 12:09 BST
Last source update
22 Apr 2025, 12:41 BST
Authority reference
PP-10115
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-016213
Classification (CPV)
Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniturePrinting and related services
Delivery area
East of England (UKH1)London (UKI3)South East (UKJ4)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a4b Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
11 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Oct 2024 → 22 Apr 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    22 Apr 2025, 12:41 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    22 Apr 2025, 12:41 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 4admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 32 from SMEs
Contracts signed 2latest 18 Mar 2025

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • PP-10115 Hornchurch Academy Trust MFDs

    Signed
    18 Mar 2025
    Value
    £500,000
    Status
    active
  • PP-10115 Hornchurch Academy Trust MFDs

    Signed
    18 Mar 2025
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Hornchurch Academy Trust

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawEducation Whybridge Junior School Blacksmiths Lane, Rainham, London, RM13 7AHContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Court of JusticeReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • Automated Systems Group (ASL) LimitedFramework contractor2930529 1 St Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, Cambridge, East of England, CB7 4EX
  • RISO (UK) LtdFramework contractor2717706 Suite 23 Building 6 Croxley Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, East of England, WD18 8YH
  • RISO (UK) LtdFramework contractor Suite 23 Building 6 Croxley Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, East of England, WD18 8YH
  • Vision Office Automation LtdFramework contractor07569889 Caxton House Watermark Way, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, East of England, SG13 7TZ

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria