FOI Ref: ​FOI/2021/2766

You asked

I would be grateful if you would provide details of your current contract covering reprographics/print arrangements as follows

1.      Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at Office for National Statistics
2.      Name of incumbent
3.      Start/end date of contract
4.      Details of any extension options
5.      Is this a managed service
6.      What framework used
7.      Number of regular/desktop printers (in addition to above)
8.      Is there a support contract on above, if yes state start/end date
9.      Does ONS have a Print Room
10.   If yes, name of supplier, number of devices and start/end date of contract, also details of any extension options
11.   What print software does ONS use
12.   Who supplies your outsourced print requirements
13.   Start/end date of contract
14.   Name of person responsible for print at ONS

We said

Thank you for your request. Please see the following answers to your queries.

1. Number of MFDs (Multi-Functional Devices) and photocopiers at Office for National Statistics:
70 black, 55 colour, and no pure photocopiers.

2. Name of incumbent:
Lexmark

3. Start/end date of contract:
Start 01/12/2017   End 30/11/2021

4. Details of any extension options:
None

5. Is this a managed service:
No

6. What framework used:
None - single tender for the support service provision

7. Number of regular/desktop printers (in addition to above):
Circa 100

8. Is there a support contract on above, if yes state start/end date:
No

9. Does ONS have a Print Room:
Yes

10. If yes, name of supplier, number of devices and start/end date of contract, also details of any extension options:
We are currently leasing 2 full colour printers, Xerox Baltaro and Xerox Versant. The term of lease is 60 month which commenced on the 1 October 2020, further extension periods to be agreed in last year of contract.

11. What print software does ONS use:
We use PlanetPress print software which is supplied by Objeciflune.

12. Who supplies your outsourced print requirements:
All ONS printing is done in-house, so we do not have outsourced work.

13. Start/end date of contract:
N/A

14. Name of person responsible for print at ONS:
This information constitutes personal data and is therefore exempt under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). For general printing enquiries please contact SPC.Admin@ons.gov.uk.