EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE
DISTRICT COUNCIL
THE GRANGE, NUTHOLT LANE,
ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB7 4EE
Telephone: Ely (01353) 665555
DX41001 ELY Fax: (01353) 665240
www.eastcambs.gov.uk
Further to your information request FOI/EIR 20/21-454 please find your question and our response below.
Request:
Q1. Companies awarded?
a. Photocopiers/MFDs
b. Printers
c. Print room / reprographics
Q2. Length of contract/s and end dates?
a. Photocopiers/MFDs
b. Printers
c. Print room / reprographics
Q3. Number of devices?
a. Photocopiers/MFDs
b. Printers
c. Print room / reprographics
Q4. Annual print/copy volume
a. Photocopiers/MFDs
b. Printers
c. Print room / reprographics
Q5. Annual spend?
a. Photocopiers/MFDs
b. Printers
c. Print room / reprographics
Q6. Details on how these were procured. i.e. By Framework a. Procurement method b. If Framework,
please state which one.
Q7. Do you have any print management software? If so, which software?
Q8. Do they supply you with any scanning software (additional to the software native to the device)?
Q9. What Document Management solution/s do you currently use within your organization?
Q10. Who are the procurement & business/IT contacts within your organization responsible for the
decision on MFD’s?
Response:
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the FOI Act, the Council has a duty to provide advice and assistance
to you, as far as it is reasonable to do so. We can advise that the Council does not respond to unsolicited
requests regarding sales, procurement and commissioning. Departments must follow a strict procedure
as the council has a responsibility to spend public money to achieve the best possible value and
outcomes for its citizens whilst maximising the wider social, economic and environmental benefits. We
can direct you to the Council’s website pages for procurement opportunities, events and how to sell to the
Council: https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/east-cambs-district-council/doing-business-council
This concludes your request FOI/EIR 20/21-454
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Information Act to appeal against the decision by contacting the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe
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