Printing software - number of printers and preferred suppliers

Freedom of Information Act Request

Ref: FOI 21-22 18

Date issued: 26 October 2021

Subject: Printing software

Question(s):

1.    Who is your preferred supplier for MFD/Printer Hardware? (Please state in multiple suppliers).

2.    Please state the number of printers currently within the organisation, to include a breakdown of MFDs (multi functional devices), Print Room devices and desktop printers.

3.    What are your current annual page volumes (split by Colour and Mono).

4.    What is the approximate annual spend for both hardware and services?

5.    What date is your contract due for renewal?

6.    Which procurement route or framework was used to procure this service?

7.    Which person/role is responsible for procuring your printer contracts?

Response:

Our multi-functional devices and desktop printers are provided via the Home Office and are part of a wider Home Office contract the GLAA has. The GLAA does not hold details of the printer contract or service and are not charged for the provision. You may wish to submit an FOI to the Home Office at foirequests@homeoffice.gov.uk.

We have around 65-70 desktop printer/scanners deployed any one time. The GLAA has no ‘print room’ and so do as much internally as possible. We may outsource ad hoc printing requirements, these are normally low levels.