FOI-03205

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

<p><i>‘1) Does your organisation operate an in-house print room or central reprographics department (CRD)?</i></p>

<p><i>If yes, please provide a brief overview of its function and services.</i></p>

<p><i>2) Please list the production print equipment currently in use in your print room, including make, model, and installation dates.</i></p>

<p><i>3) Who is the current provider or supplier for your production print equipment and associated service/maintenance?</i></p>

<p><i>4) When does your current production print contract expire (including any extension options)?</i></p>

<p><i>5) Was your production equipment procured via a framework (e.g. CCS RM6174, YPO, ESPO, NEUPC)? If so, please specify.</i></p>

<p><i>6) What are your average monthly production print volumes (mono and colour, separately if possible)?</i></p>

<p><i>7) What type of applications are typically printed in your production environment? (e.g. letters, booklets, envelopes, posters, transactional documents, student comms)</i></p>

<p><i>8) Do you currently use any workflow or job submission software in your print room (e.g. PlanetPress, EFI Fiery)?</i></p>

<p><i>9) Is your organisation reviewing or planning to invest in production print technology or workflow automation in the next 12–18 months?</i></p>

<p><i>10) Who is the person managing these contracts?’</i></p>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 24 September 2025.  

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). 

##Our response 

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested, and a copy of the information is attached 

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