Government of Jersey agreement with Danwood (Apogee) (FOI)

Request

A

Please advise when the current Government of Jersey contract was signed with Danwood (Apogee) for the provision of MFD and printer devices, what was the original term of the agreement and when is it due to go to tender again?

B

What is the Government of Jersey policy on reviewing tenders?

Response

A  

A previous Freedom of Information response provided detailed information in relation to the start and end contract dates and as such Article 23 of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 has been applied. Please see the link below:

States of Jersey Managed Print Contract (FOI) ​

The original term was envisaged to be seven years.  

Tendering the provision of managed print services will occur in 2024. The upcoming move this autumn to the new Government of Jersey headquarters is expected will significantly change the print demand and profile and thus equipment requirements. Consequently, it is prudent that this major relocation is completed before a commitment is made based upon current printer estate and behaviours. An Expression of Interest stage will commence in Q1 followed by the commencement of the procurement exercise in this year.   

B

The frequency which tenders are undertaken is based upon many factors that principally include commercial and operational considerations and factors. Contracts ending their term (original or extended) would be reviewed as a matter of routine to establish if the services and or goods are required in the future and, if so, the optimal route to do this.   

​Article applied  

Article 23 - Information accessible to applicant by other means

(1) Information is absolutely exempt information if it is reasonably available to the applicant, otherwise than under this Law, whether or not free of charge.

(2) A scheduled public authority that refuses an application for information on this ground must make reasonable efforts to inform the applicant where the applicant may obtain the information.​