Framework for the Provision of Multifunctional Devices[E16]
Bedford, United KingdomHEART ACADEMIES TRUST[E1]
In plain English
- What they want
- 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.
- Who can bid
- No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
- Deadline
- Buyer's deadline: 28 Apr 2025, 12:00 UTC+1. UTC: 28 Apr 2025, 11:00 UTC.Published 2 Apr 2025.
- Value
- GBP 139,000,000
- Buyer
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUSTSee what else this buyer buys and when.
- How to apply
- Through the buyer's official process. Open the original notice on UK Contracts Finder (OCDS) (opens in a new tab) ↗
- Tender documents
The tender documents for this notice are on the buyer's own portal, usually behind a free supplier registration. We link to them and do not fetch them, so the report is based on the notice only.
This opportunity is closed and its deadline has passed. Reports are not available for it.
- Deadline[E4]
- 28 Apr 2025, 12:00 UTC+1
- Value[E17]
- GBP 139,000,000
- Published[E14]
- 2 Apr 2025
- Procedure[E13]
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Last checked
- 3 hours ago
About the requirement
From the notice
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. Additional information: 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 su…[E5]
Eligibility and requirements
- ConditionDelivery location: British Oversea Territories.[E6]
- ConditionDelivery location: Channel Islands.[E7]
- ConditionDelivery location: Europe.[E11]
- ConditionDelivery location: Isle of Man.[E10]
- ConditionDelivery location: Rest of the World.[E9]
- ConditionDelivery location: United Kingdom.[E8]
- The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.
Risks and unknowns
- UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.
Updates
First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC
The deadline (2025-04-28T11:00:00.000Z) has passed.
Source document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127
Evidence
17 factsEvery fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.
- E1
The buyer is HEART ACADEMIES TRUST.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E2
The notice is classified under CPV 30232100 (Printers and plotters).
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/classification/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E3
Contracts Finder publishes United Kingdom procurement.
“England”
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E4
Tenders must be submitted by 28 Apr 2025, 12:00 UTC+01:00.
“2025-04-28T12:00:00+01:00”
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E5
The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.
“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…”
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E6
Delivery location: British Oversea Territories.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E7
Delivery location: Channel Islands.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/1, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E8
Delivery location: United Kingdom.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/5, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E9
Delivery location: Rest of the World.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/4, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E10
Delivery location: Isle of Man.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/3, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E11
Delivery location: Europe.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/2, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E12
This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.
“tender”
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E13
The procedure is: Open procedure (above threshold).
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E14
The notice was published on 2 Apr 2025.
“2025-04-02T17:37:28+01:00”
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/documents/0/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E15
Contracts Finder gives the tender status as active.
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E16
The notice is titled "Framework for the Provision of Multifunctional Devices".
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
- E17
The stated value is GBP 139,000,000.
“139000000 GBP”
Document 156b349c-ca34-43d5-b73b-afad4bb102b1-838127, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:38 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
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