FRAMEWORK
SUMMARY
The National Education Framework For Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions REF: UOE/DU/MFD/01 is designed for education providers and is also available for use by all other eligible public sector contracting authorities (as defined within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The contracting authority is the University of Essex and the framework contract managers are Dukefield Procurement.
Multifunctional Devices and Associated Services and Supplies
The framework provides access to a comprehensive range of multifunctional devices and associated supplies and services; maximising the latest hardware, software and services to deliver efficient and effective solutions that meet the entire printing needs of the customer.If you’re not sure where to start we have created a Help Guide click here to view.
Associated Digital Transformation Solutions
This Lot seeks to provide a range of business transformational solutions, utilising the latest technology and innovation to deliver digital transformation solutions to the customer. This Lot is designed so that the customer is able to select a preferred supplier with whom they can, should they so choose to do so over a period of time, develop and transform their business operations incorporating an extensive and related suite of business supplies, services and solutions. The Lot recognises the benefits for the customer to be able to identify and develop a sole supplier strategic relationship, for the provision of multiple solutions; delivering business efficiencies, effective solution supply and ease of contract and account management.Suppliers
AgilicoApogee Corporation Limited (HP Public Sector)
Aurora Managed Services Ltd
Canon (UK) Ltd
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited
Kyocera Document Solutions (UK) Limited
Ricoh UK Limited
Right Digital Solutions Ltd
Sharp Business Systems UK Plc
Xerox (UK) Ltd
Vision (Office Automation) Limited
Document Library
Further documentation can be downloaded including:
How to Use the Framework
How do education institutions buy from the framework? This can be done in one of two ways:
Direct Award
Direct Award is an option under all framework Lots. Direct Award takes place where a framework user direct awards business to a supplier without the supplier having to engage in a further competitive process to win the contract. Where Direct Award is undertaken, framework users must do so in keeping with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Basic advice and guidance upon placing a direct award can be obtained from the Help Desk info@mfdframework.co.uk and within the User Guide (section 3.1).
Further Competition
Framework users can engage suppliers in a further competition on all framework Lots. When engaging in a further competition exercise, organisations must invite all the suppliers, from within the respective Lot from which they are purchasing, to participate in the further competition. All suppliers within the respective lot must be given the opportunity to engage in a further competition. Whereas all suppliers must be given the opportunity to engage in the further competition, they are not obliged to submit a quotation and may decide not to submit a bid under the further competition. This doesn’t invalidate your further competition.