Dear Mr S Howlett,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘Photocopiers, Multi-Functional Devices and Desktop Printers ‘ (our reference 28230). Your request was received on the 13/01/2014 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and/or Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585651. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

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Kind Regards,

Heather Wolstenholme
Freedom of Information Officer
ITM&G Floor G,
Tower Block,
Blackburn Town Hall,
Blackburn,
BB1 7DY

Tel: 01254 585651

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Dear Mr S Howlett,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘Photocopiers, Multi-Functional Devices and Desktop Printers ‘ (our reference 28230); please see our response below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don't hesitate to contact me.

Photocopiers / MFD’s

1. Current contract details, including contract end date – Managed Print Solution, contract end date 30/06/2016
2. Companies awarded - Capita
3. Length of contract(s) – Added to existing contract under change control 01/04/2012
4. Annual Spend – Spend in the 2012/13 financial year £188,696.96
5. Details on how these were procured - Framework (if so which one) / OJEu / local quote if under EU threshold. – OJEU

Note : There are still legacy MFD’s in place within the Council the majority of which are out of original contract for which the Council is looking at the potential to move over to this contract.

Printers

1. Current contract details, including contract end date – Desktop Hardware, contract end date 31/10/2014
2. Companies awarded - Computacentre
3. Length of contract(s) – 4 years
4. Annual Spend – Spend in the 2012/13 financial year £636481.95 ( spend is entire spend with this company under the contract which includes all ICT Desktop Hardware including Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Monitors and peripherals ).
5. Details on how these were procured - Framework (if so which one) / OJEu / local quote if under EU threshold. – Framework – Crown Commercial Service, CITHS lot1

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to: Sarah Slater, Information Governance Manager, Information Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, G Floor, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY or email [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Please find attached our 'have your say' feedback policy.

Kind Regards,

[Name of Council employee removed]
DP FOI Officer

Information Technology, Management and Governance
G Floor,
Tower Block,
Blackburn Town Hall,
Blackburn,
BB1 7DY

Tel: 01254 58 5852

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