Purpose

The current contract with Ricoh to provide print services for
the County Council’s key sites and libraries is due to end on
30 April 2025.  This contract
includes provision of equipment, maintenance and servicing,
provision of consumables, an onsite technician and supply of
management information about print usage.  Democratic Services has a separate Ricoh contract
for three printers that expires at the same time as the key sites
contract.
A new contract will comprise
the purchase of hardware for key sites, libraries and Democratic
Services printers including, commissioning and operation of a
Managed Print Service.

Decision

The Executive Director of Finance &
Support Services has approved the procurement of a contract to
supply multifunction devices and desktop printers, plotters and
related equipment using the Crown Commercial Services RM6174
Framework contract and award to Ricoh UK Ltd.  The contract to commence 1 May 2025 for
a period of five years.